Pearly Kings and Queens

"Pearlies" redirects here. For the animated series, see Pearlie. For the Traffic song "Pearly Queen", see Traffic (Traffic album).
Henry Croft, the first Pearly King, c. 1900

Pearly Kings and Queens, known as pearlies, are an organised charitable tradition of working-class culture in London, England.[1][2]

  1. ^ Swinnerton, Jo (2004). The London Companion. Robson. p. 18. ISBN 9781861057990. London Pearly Kings and Queens Society established.
  2. ^ Howard, Ellie. "The pearly kings and queens: London's 'other' royal family". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.