Behind the Portraits

Explore key figures of the Regiment through the museum's portrait collection.


From its formation in 1685, the Royal Fusiliers has seen many important individuals come through its ranks, from a 'Musketry Maniac' to a Royal Monarch! Usually on display in the museum, you can now explore their stories through our online 'Portrait Gallery'.
George Legge, Lord Dartmouth

George Legge, Lord Dartmouth

John Churchill Duke of Marlborough

John Churchill Duke of Marlborough

General Lord Robert Bertie

General Lord Robert Bertie

Field Marshal Sir Alured Clarke

Field Marshal Sir Alured Clarke

Field Marshal Sir Edward Blakeney GCB GCH

Field Marshal Sir Edward Blakeney GCB GCH

Lt. Col. McMahon

Lt. Col. McMahon

Lt. Col. Sir William Myers

Lt. Col. Sir William Myers

Lt. William Hope VC

Lt. William Hope VC

Prince George, Duke of Kent

Prince George, Duke of Kent

Lt. Col. Lacy Yea

Lt. Col. Lacy Yea

General Lord Richard Airey

General Lord Richard Airey

King George V

King George V