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Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden

(1882-1973), Reigned 1950-73

Sitter in 7 portraits

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Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd - NPG x74445

Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden

published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
postcard print, 1900s
NPG x74445

'Four Generations of Swedish Royalty', by Unknown photographer - NPG x74454

'Four Generations of Swedish Royalty'

by Unknown photographer
bromide postcard print, 1906
NPG x74454

Margaret, Crown Princess of Sweden with her family, by Unknown photographer - NPG x74453

Margaret, Crown Princess of Sweden with her family

by Unknown photographer
bromide postcard print, October 1907
NPG x74453

Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden with his family, by Atelier Jaeger - NPG x74452

Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden with his family

by Atelier Jaeger
postcard print, 1910
NPG x74452

'H.R.H. Duke of Connaught, H.R.H. Crn. Pce. of Sweden and children, H.R.H. Princess Helena & Lady Patricia Ramsay and Son', by Alexander Corbett, published by J. Beagles & Co - NPG x193084

'H.R.H. Duke of Connaught, H.R.H. Crn. Pce. of Sweden and children, H.R.H. Princess Helena & Lady Patricia Ramsay and Son'

by Alexander Corbett, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1921
NPG x193084

Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden; Queen Louise of Sweden (née Lady Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten), by Unknown photographer, for Graphic Photo Union - NPG x136769

Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden; Queen Louise of Sweden (née Lady Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten)

by Unknown photographer, for Graphic Photo Union
vintage print, 1923
NPG x136769

'Wedding of H.R.H. The Crown Prince of Sweden & Lady Louise Mountbatten', by Frank Arthur Swaine, published by J. Beagles & Co - NPG x196941

'Wedding of H.R.H. The Crown Prince of Sweden & Lady Louise Mountbatten'

by Frank Arthur Swaine, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1923 (3 November 1923)
NPG x196941

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