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Queens Birthday Collection

In a majestic display of honor and celebration, the Royal Air Force (RAF) orchestrated a breathtaking flyover above Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's 90th birthday

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: RAF VC-10 Aircraft Fly Over Buckingham Palace

RAF VC-10 Aircraft Fly Over Buckingham Palace
Two Royal Air Force VC-10 tanker/transport from RAF Brize Norton are pictured flying over Buckingham Palace. The Royal Air Force helped to celebrate Her Majesty The Queens Birthday with a flypast

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: 31 Aircraft mark The Queens 90th Birthday with flypast

31 Aircraft mark The Queens 90th Birthday with flypast
Image of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, (Red Arrows) approaching the Mall, towards Buckingham Palace. They took part in the celebrations for the Queens Birthday Flypast on 11 June 2016

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Raf Soars over Buckingham Palace for Hm the QueenaS Birthday

Raf Soars over Buckingham Palace for Hm the QueenaS Birthday
Pictured is an RAF ATLAS (A400-M) aircraft shadowed by a Hercules C-130J. The Royal Air Force perform a flypast over Buckingham Palace in central London to mark Her Majesty The Queens official

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Royal Air Force (RAF) flypast to mark the QueenOs official birthday on Saturday 14 June 2008

The Royal Air Force (RAF) flypast to mark the QueenOs official birthday on Saturday 14 June 2008
A Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft (right) escorts a giant C17 Globemaster transporter aircraft above Buckingham Palace, London

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Royal Air Force (RAF) flypast to mark the Queens official birthday on Saturday 14 June 200

The Royal Air Force (RAF) flypast to mark the Queens official birthday on Saturday 14 June 200
Three vintage aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly over Buckingham Palace. The Lancaster bomber and Spitfire

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday, a Reception on the Roof of the Treasury, Whitehall

The Queens Birthday, a Reception on the Roof of the Treasury, Whitehall, to view the Trooping of the Colour (litho)
1604318 The Queens Birthday, a Reception on the Roof of the Treasury, Whitehall, to view the Trooping of the Colour (litho) by Davis

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday in the Colonies, firing a Royal Salute on Tower Hill at Sierra Leone (engraving)

The Queens Birthday in the Colonies, firing a Royal Salute on Tower Hill at Sierra Leone (engraving)
1038873 The Queens Birthday in the Colonies, firing a Royal Salute on Tower Hill at Sierra Leone (engraving) by English School

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday, a Sketch on the Horse Guards Parade (engraving)

The Queens Birthday, a Sketch on the Horse Guards Parade (engraving)
1624393 The Queens Birthday, a Sketch on the Horse Guards Parade (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday in Newfoundland, the Fisheries Protection Ships in St Johns Harbour firing a

The Queens Birthday in Newfoundland, the Fisheries Protection Ships in St Johns Harbour firing a Salute (litho)
1042791 The Queens Birthday in Newfoundland, the Fisheries Protection Ships in St Johns Harbour firing a Salute (litho) by Nash

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday (b / w photo)

The Queens Birthday (b / w photo)
1604805 The Queens Birthday (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 June 1894)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Trooping the Colour on the Queens Birthday (b / w photo)

Trooping the Colour on the Queens Birthday (b / w photo)
1614954 Trooping the Colour on the Queens Birthday (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trooping the Colour on the Queens Birthday)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday (engraving)

The Queens Birthday (engraving)
1058894 The Queens Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Some Instantaneous Photographs (b / w photo)

Some Instantaneous Photographs (b / w photo)
1055694 Some Instantaneous Photographs (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Instantaneous Photographs)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Sketches at Trooping the Colours on the Queens Birthday (engraving)

Sketches at Trooping the Colours on the Queens Birthday (engraving)
1614032 Sketches at Trooping the Colours on the Queens Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Trooping the Colours on the Queens Birthday)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Celebrating the Queens Birthday in London, Trooping the Colour at the Horse Guards

Celebrating the Queens Birthday in London, Trooping the Colour at the Horse Guards, the March Past (litho)
1051954 Celebrating the Queens Birthday in London, Trooping the Colour at the Horse Guards, the March Past (litho) by Dadd

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday in India, a Hindu Celebration at Bombay (b / w photo)

The Queens Birthday in India, a Hindu Celebration at Bombay (b / w photo)
1051917 The Queens Birthday in India, a Hindu Celebration at Bombay (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday in India)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Celebrating the Queens Birthday at Gibraltar (engraving)

Celebrating the Queens Birthday at Gibraltar (engraving)
1062550 Celebrating the Queens Birthday at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating the Queens Birthday at Gibraltar)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday in the Navy, Firing a Royal Salute on a Barbette Ship (litho)

The Queens Birthday in the Navy, Firing a Royal Salute on a Barbette Ship (litho)
1036986 The Queens Birthday in the Navy, Firing a Royal Salute on a Barbette Ship (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday in the Navy)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Guards Parade at the Horse Guards in Honour of the Queens Birthday (engraving)

The Guards Parade at the Horse Guards in Honour of the Queens Birthday (engraving)
1104027 The Guards Parade at the Horse Guards in Honour of the Queens Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Abyssinian Expedition, Review of the British Army on the Queens Birthday, at Senafe (engraving)

The Abyssinian Expedition, Review of the British Army on the Queens Birthday, at Senafe (engraving)
1588754 The Abyssinian Expedition, Review of the British Army on the Queens Birthday, at Senafe (engraving) by English School

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Trooping the Colours in St. Jamess Park on the Queens Birthday (engraving)

Trooping the Colours in St. Jamess Park on the Queens Birthday (engraving)
3092523 Trooping the Colours in St. Jamess Park on the Queens Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trooping the Colours in St)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday, Colours flying and manned at the Yards (chromolitho)

The Queens Birthday, Colours flying and manned at the Yards (chromolitho)
1098037 The Queens Birthday, Colours flying and manned at the Yards (chromolitho) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: 'Hands Across the Sea', the Anglo-Saxon Alliance (litho)

"Hands Across the Sea", the Anglo-Saxon Alliance (litho)
1039630 " Hands Across the Sea", the Anglo-Saxon Alliance (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hands Across the Sea")

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday in London, trooping the Colour at the Horse Guards (litho)

The Queens Birthday in London, trooping the Colour at the Horse Guards (litho)
1039149 The Queens Birthday in London, trooping the Colour at the Horse Guards (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday in London)

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: Architecture Balcony Buckingham Palace Camilla

Architecture Balcony Buckingham Palace Camilla
England, London, Buckingham Palace, Royal Family. Queens Birthday, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Edward, William, Harry

Background imageQueens Birthday Collection: The Queens Birthday: a Sketch on the Horse Guards Parade, Uk, 1883

The Queens Birthday: a Sketch on the Horse Guards Parade, Uk, 1883


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In a majestic display of honor and celebration, the Royal Air Force (RAF) orchestrated a breathtaking flyover above Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. The skies were adorned with the magnificent RAF VC-10 Aircraft as they soared gracefully over Her Majesty's residence, painting an awe-inspiring picture against the backdrop of London's iconic palace. On that momentous day, 31 aircraft took flight, forming a spectacular formation in tribute to their beloved monarch. This grand gesture was not just an ordinary flypast; it was an extraordinary spectacle that left spectators in awe of its sheer magnificence. As onlookers craned their necks towards the heavens, they couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the pride and admiration for their reigning Queen. The significance of this event cannot be understated; it symbolized unity and loyalty to Her Majesty on her official birthday. It showcased the unwavering support and respect that resonates throughout the United Kingdom for their revered sovereign. But celebrations did not stop there - another remarkable occasion unfolded atop Whitehall's Treasury building. A reception was held where distinguished guests gathered to witness Trooping the Colour – a time-honored tradition synonymous with royal birthdays. From this vantage point, attendees marveled at every detail as regal splendor filled their eyes. Across continents and oceans, even in far-flung colonies like Sierra Leone and Newfoundland, festivities erupted in honor of The Queen's Birthday. Tower Hill witnessed cannons firing royal salutes while Fisheries Protection Ships anchored at St Johns Harbour echoed these celebratory gestures with thunderous salutes of their own. Captured forever through lithographs, engravings, black-and-white photographs – these timeless snapshots immortalize those joyous moments when nations united under one purpose: honoring Her Majesty on her special day. Indeed, The Queen’s Birthday is more than just a date on a calendar.