Life of Queen Elizabeth II - Photo Gallery

Explore the life of Queen Elizabeth II with this stunning photo gallery from SuperStock. From her birth in Mayfair, London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York to her reign as Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, this collection captures her remarkable journey. Discover a range of images that document Eli...Read more

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London,with street party and shop windows decorated.

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - 1953, Abbey Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

These are the horses which will pull the Queens State Coach at the Coronation and they are undergoing training to keep an even marching pace. January 15, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

The Royal Family Watch The Fly-Past From The Balcony Of The Palace -- The Queen, wearing the imperial State Crown, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh watch the jet planes fly over ahead in Coronation Day tribute to the newly-crowned Queen. Four of the Queens Maids of Honour are on the left (left to right) Lady Jane-Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby; Lady Anne Coke; Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton and Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Press Photos Combine).

Queen's glorious robe -- Just like a fairy tale is this scene photographed in Westminster Abbey during the Recognition ceremony. June 05, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Page Beside The Primate Sees A Joke. The eminence of his nearest neighbour has no inhibiting effect on the Hon. Robin Boyd page to Lord Kilmarnock, as - holding the peer's coronet - his he gives way to laughter outside Westminster Abbey, London, to-day (Friday) after the final rehearsal for the Coronation ceremony. Robin is standing beside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher. The other side of the Primate is seen Jeremy Clyde, page to the Duke of Wellington. May 29, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Royal Family Watch The Fly - Past From The Balcony Of The Palace -- The Queen, wearing the Imperial State crown, Princes Charles, Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh watch the jet planes fly over ahead in a coronation Day tribute to the newly-crowned Queen. Four of the Queens Maids of Honour are on the left (left to right) Lady Jane Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby; Lady Anne coke; Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton and Lady Jane Vane-tempest-Stewart. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Press Photos Combine).

Kent Sees Coronation Robes and Crown Jewels Replicas Mrs. M.M. Beaumont of Sittingbourne, wife of the Secretary to St. Johns Order and Area Commander prepares the Coronation cope of the the Archbishop of Canterbury. On left is the tabard of Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston, KCB, KCVC, Norroy and Ulster King at Arms. Viscountess Allerby today opened an exhibition of Coronation robes and or replicas of the Crown jewels at Dunk memorial Hall, Maidstone, Kent, held by the council of the Order of St. John to raise funds for their cadets. The exhibition will be held also at Canterbury and Tunbridge wells. October 04, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Chilly Winds, and rain - what of it? The Queen will pass this way, and they'll be there, waving, cheering, on the edge of the golden Mall today. They were there yesterday, too - and some of them the day before. They gladly left everything except the Coronation out of consideration. And now, with the end of another shower, they look out with a smile and prepare to wring out the rain again - cheerfully. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Crowned Queen And Her Children Wave From Palace Balcony -- Smiling and wearing the Imperial State Crown, the Queen is joined by her children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, in waving from Buckingham Palace balcony to the cheering crowds in front of the Palace after the Coronation to-day (Tuesday). On left, behind the Queen, is Lady Anne Coke, one of the Queen's six maids of Honour at the Coronation. As the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family appeared on the balcony, 168 jet fighters flew over in the Royal Air Force salute to the newly-crowned Sovereign. June 02, 1953.

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - 1953, Abbey Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Queen Mother And Princess Drive To Abbey. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, with Princess Margaret, driving along Northumberland Avenue in the Glass Coach to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation ceremony. June 2, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

The Queen is Crowned. She site in St. Edward's Chair wearing the St. Edward Crown, and flanked by the Bishop of Bath and Wells (rt) and the Bishop of Durham, and the Archbishop of Canterbury is in the foreground. She wears the Robs Royal, the Stole Royal, and in her right hand is the Sceptre with the Cross, and in her left, the Rod with the Dove of Mercy. June 2, 1953.

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - 1953 - Official Group Pictures - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Coronation Medal. Queen Elizabeth II has approved the institution, to commemorate the Coronation, of a silver medal to he known as "The Coronation Medal". It will be struck for issue as a person souvenir from Her Majesty to persons in the Crown Services and others in this country and in other parts of the Commonwealth and Empire. Individuals selected for the award in the U.K. will received the medal as soon as possible after the Coronation. April 29, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen - Of Justice And Mercy -- The Queen, seated upon the Throne and wearing St. Edward's Crown, holds the Royal Sceptre, ensign of kingly power and justice, and the Rod with the Dove, Rod of equity and mercy, as she prepares to receive homage after the crowing in Westminster Abbey, London, to-day. Coronets of peers and peeresses make a splendid background to the scene. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

City Crowd Hears Coronation Proclaimed. Thousands of people listening as Clarenceux King of Arms, Sir Arthur Cochrane, read the Proclamation from the steps of the Royal Exchange, City, to-day. Seen facing the steps in a line of pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company. With centuries-old ceremonial, the Coronation date of Queen Elizabeth II June 2, 1953 - was proclaimed in London to-day (Saturday). June 7, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Coronation Scarf. Muriel Skerman wears a rayon silk scarf regal motifs at the private exhibition of approved coronation souvenirs held by the Council of Industrial Design this afternoon November 10 at Tilbury House, Petty France, London. A Rich silk scarf decorated with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth is one of the first Coronation souvenirs to be approved in Britain. The portrait shows the Queen wearing one of her favorite tiaras. The scarf (at right) is also decorated with extracts from her public speeches. The Lord Chamberlain has forbidden the use, on souvenirs, of any of the sacred State symbols used at the Coronation, or of the crown. November 10, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Draped Drums of he Guards At Proclamation Ceremony Irish Guardsmen which draped drums were at the Temple Bar when the Proclamation of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II was read there by Portcullis Pursuivant-of-Arms (The Master of Sinclair). In the pictured is 6 ft. 7 ins Sergeant of the Irish Guards, tallest man in the Regiment. February 8, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation Scenes - General Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

The Coronation -- London was a city of crowds ant of Pageantry for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to-day. Crowds at..... June 02, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers).

The Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth -- Queen Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's Chair during the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey facing her is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Over her long robe the Queen wears a cloth of gold. June 2, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Salutes, and a fanfare of trumpets...This was the scene when "Queen Bess" and her "Court" - Children of Acton - welcomed the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen and the Duke wave back delightedly, as they drive slowly by an open car on their Coronation tour of North-West London, yesterday. All along the a day of "People's pageantry." June 05, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

New Coronation Picture of Queen Mother and Princess Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret are shown wearing their Coronation robes and Coronets in this Cecil Beaton picture which has just been released. June 05, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

The Day Of The Queen's Crowning -- Queen Elizabeth II has been crowned. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers).

Her Majesty Greets Her Subjects -- To the hundreds of thousands of her subjects and many foreign visitors, her majesty, waves a friendly greeting from the palace balcony this evening.....With the queen can be seen the Queen mother... The duke of Edinburgh...Princess Margaret.. The duke of Gloucester...Prince Charles, and princess Anne. Same place, a different time.. a flashback to 1953 when the Royal family stood on that same balcony after the Coronation. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper)

Queen Of The Empire - At Commonwealth Coronation Ball. A glittering figure in a dress with a cascade of roses, brilliant tiara and Jewelled necklace Queen Elizabeth the Second carrying lilies of the valley is seen arriving at the Club House, Hurlingham Club, tonight (Tuesday) for the Commonwealth and Empire Coronation Ball given by the Royal Empire Society, Victoria League and Overseas League. Following her is the Duke of Edinburgh. July 7, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation. November 5, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Queen with her Family After The Coronation The radiant Queen photographed with her family in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace after the Coronation seen in their magnificent Robes and dress are (left to right) H.R.H. Princess Margaret; H.M. Queen Elizabeth II; Mother; and (standing in front) apparently a little overawed by the splendour around them are the Queen's children, T.R.H. Prince Charles Duke of Cornwall and Princess Anne. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth II -- The Queen, dressed in the magnificent robe of cloth of gold, receives the Sceptre with cross, the ensign of Kingly power and justice, from the archbishop of Canterbury immediately prior to the crowning. January 06, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation Scenes - General Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

King George VI, wearing the Imperial State Crown, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Coronation where he acknowledged the cheers from the vast crowds that had gathered to acclaim the newly-crowned Sovereign. With him are Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. The Princesses are wearing their coronets which they put on with the Peeresses, after the crowning of the Queen. June 3, 1953.

The New Coronation Robe Coronation Fashions The new Coronation Robe trimmed with Nylon Furleen. This is the first Coronation Robe to be trimmed with Nylon Furleen, fabulous British man-made simulation of Royal crime. The robe, with Kirtle, designed for a Countess has been made in chiffon velvet by the Court robe makers, Messrs Edo and Ravenscroft in association with ***** limited, concessionaire for Nylon furleen. The advantages of nylon simulation fur for robes such as this lie not only in the superb luxury of its appearance and texture, obtained at very much less cost than would be possible with natural pelts, but also in the weather, wear and mothproof qualities of this most famous of all simulations. February 4, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth II -- The Queen is crowned. The climax of the great abbey Ceremony to-day. June 02, 1953. (Paul Popper Ltd.).

Coronation Proclaimed At Charing Cross. General view at Charing Cross as the Proclamation was read from an open carriage by the Lancaster Herald, Mr. A.G.D. Russell. With centuries-old ceremonial, the Coronation date of Queen Elizabeth II June 2, 1953 - was proclaimed in London to-day (Saturday). The Proclamation was first read from the balcony of St.James's Palace. Then the heralds went in a procession of carriages to repeat the Proclamation at Charing Cross. Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange. June 7, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Magnificence - for one day. . . A model in the Royal dressmaker's proudly displays the regalia of a countess. A Hartnell model proudly displays the Coronation regalia of a countess. October 24, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Hospital Patients See The Queen On North-East London -- Patients and nurses fill balconies and windows of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital,Hackney Road, E., as the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh drive past crowded pavements during their tour by car of north-east London to-day (Wednesday). It was the first of four coronation dries by the Queen in the London area. June 03, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

His Coronation Splendour In full ceremonial dress at knights bridge Barracks today during a rehearsal was trumpeter A.E. D'Arcy, of sidcup, one of the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry who will sound a fanfare at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. March 18, 1953.

The State Coach driving round Piccadilly Circus past the Eros statue for which a gilded cage had been specially made for the Coronation. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Trafalgar Square Crowds Greet Newly - Crowned Queen -- London into Trafalgar Square, packed solid with cheering crowds, comas the golden coach, bearing, newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson, stop of the 185 feet high Column, is a silent witness at this impressive spectacle. Her Majesty, with the Duke of Edinburgh beside her, was returning to Buckingham Palace, her London home, from Westminster Abbey. June 02, 1953.

The Queen At Her Coronation New Picture -- London just released is this Cecil Beaton picture of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Orb, and Sceptre after her Coronation in Westminster Abbey. June 05, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II -- Queen Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's Chair during the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey. Facing her is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Over her long robe the Queen wears a cloth of gold. June 2, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

New Study of Prince Charles, one of the many full-page colored pictures of the Royal Family in Queen Elizabeth's Coronation Book. May 17, 1953.

Regal Bearing -- Queen Elizabeth II, attired in her coronation dress and purple velvet robe, poses in Throne Room of Buckingham Palace after her coronation June 2. On her head is the Imperial Crown which she will wear on state occasions. In her left hand she hold the Orb, emblem of sovereign power and in her right hand the Scepter with Cross, ensign of kingly power and justice. On her wrists she wears the armills, or bracelets of sincerity. The backdrop for this photo by Cecil Beaton represents Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey. June 09, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Young Queen. The Queen, who succeeded her father King George VI on February 6th 1952, smiling to her people from the carriage after her coronation cer...

After Coronation ceremonies, the Royal family gathers to greet their subjects. L-R, foreground: Queen Elizabeth (Queen Consort to George VI), Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II), Princess Margaret, King George VI, September 25, 1951, CSU Archives/Courtesy Everett Collection

The Queen and Princess Elizabeth after the Coronation of George VI, 1937.Gelatin silver print. A photograph of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and he...

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her Maids of Honour alights from the golden State Coach on arriving at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation in June 1953. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh awaits her. The bouquet she carried included orchids, stephanotis and carnations from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and, by tradition, was presented to her by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners. Date: 1953

A Silver Jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown. Date: 1977

Prime Minister Edward Heath, Queen Elizabeth II, President Richard Nixon, and Pat Nixon at Chequers 1970.

A front cover from The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee edition. Date: 01/06/1977

Queens Gallery, part of Palace of Holyroodhouse complex in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, part of United Kingdom.

Princess And The Ballerina -- Princess Elizabeth, watched by the Duke of Edinburgh, smilingly congratulates Moira Shearer, the scouts ballerina, after a concert given in their honour at the Usher Hall here. The Princess wears a Crinoline gown of white satin embroidered with crystals, a diamond tiara and necklace. Earlier, the Duke of Edinburgh had received the freedom of the city at a ceremony in the Usher Hall. March 02, 1949.

Queen Mother's Birthday Surprise -- A Royal Secret for the Queen Mother's birthday was this smiling theatre party. She and the Queen with Princess Margaret and the Duke Edinburgh saw "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker" - "such a lovely evening," said the Queen Mother.
Fashionable observers noted the Queen's winged, open sandals in black and white leather with matching handbag. With a touch of carefree Italian summer they are among the gayest shoes the Queen had chosen this year. August 05, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

Queen Elizabeth II - Scenes 1948. November 14, 1947.

The Famous In Sculpture -- Bust of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in bianco del mare, by George H. Paulin, H.R.I., A.R.S.A., F.R.B.S. The Society of Portrait Sculptors are holding an Exhibition at the Imperial Institute, South Kensington, S.W. Many of the most famous sculptors are exhibiting. November 16, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

National Hunt Meeting, Ist, Day -- H.M. Queen Elizabeth, in the paddock, at Cheltenham Racecourse to-day. H.M. The Queen and H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother were among recegoers at Cheltenham today for the National Hunt meeting. The first day of the Chaltenham meeting was abandoned yesterday when a snowstrom caused a last-minute cancellation. March 9, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Queen Wins Hunt Cup At Ascot -- Her Majesty the Queen with the Duke of Norfolk in the Unsaddling Enclosure after her horse "Choirboy" won the Royal Hunt Cups today. The big race of the day at Ascot, the Royal Hunt Cup was won for Her Majesty The Queen by her horse "Choirboy" with D. Smith up. June 17, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Proclamation of Accession - The Original. This is the original handwritten Proclamation of Accession of Queen Elizabeth the Second, printed copies of which were read in various parts of London to-day (Friday). This original is pictured at the House of Lords, London. It is signed by "the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm, being here assisted with these of His late Majesty's Privy Council, with representatives of other members of the Commonwealth, with other Principal Gentlemen of Quality, with the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of London..." In the original the signatures were continued onto another sheet. The second signature is that of Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minsiter. February 8, 1952.

Proclamation Read in Trafalgar-Square The proclamation of the Queen's accession is read for the second time, at King Charles I statue, Trafalgar-Square, London, this morning, February 8. In the background is the Admiralty Arch which the heralds procession passed under on its way from St. James's Palace. February 8, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Santa Claus at Government House on Xmas Day. Among his presents were gifts for the Queen, the Duke, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. He came on a sleigh drawn by six ponies. The Queen and the Duke are on the left with the Governor General and Lady Norrie. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The N.Z. Herald).

New Portrait of The Queen - One of two portraits of the Queen which are among the 339 exhibits at the Royal Society of portrait painters' annual exhibition in London. It is by W.E. Webster and after the exhibition closes will be sent to the corporation of Nairobi who commissioned it. Webster, who has been a member of the society for more than 30 years, made his painting after studying a number of photographs. He rarely works that way, but the Queen was unable to give him any sittings. November 19, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Princess Elizabeth Meets Railway Worker - Prince Elizabeth is seen chatting with winner Clarke, a polisher of 42 years service during her visit to the carriage and wagon works of the British Railways at Wolverton, Bucks., today March 11. this was the first Royal visit to British Railways since they came under state control. March 23, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Binoculars In The Royal Box -- As the Queen points (second from left), the Dukes of Gloucester (centre) and Edinburgh follow the racing with binoculars from the Royal box at Ascot, Berkshire, this afternoon, June 18, the second day of the Royal Ascot meeting. Other in the box are unidentified. The Queen is dressed in black and wears a white hat. June 17, 1952. (Photo by Bippa).

Royal National -- The Queen and the Queen Mother are welcomed by official as they arrive at a intree. The Queen and the Queen Mother made it a Royal occasion at Liverpool's famous Grand National on Saturday. They saw jockey Pat Taffe win on Quare times for woman owner Mrs. Cecily Welman. March 26, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

For The Princess's Next Tour -- Downes on their way to Australia and New Zealand early next year, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are to spend a few days in Kenya, where they will stay at the Lodge near Nyeri which was presented to them as a wedding gift. It is about a four-hours' car drive from Nairobi., and is in a beautiful setting with a trout stream nearby. This is the first picture of the Royal lodge near Nyeri, Kenya, where the royal couple will stay. November 20, 1951.

Our Queen is Crowned -- H.M. The Queen photographed immediately after the Crowning Ceremony, with St. Edward's Crown on her hear. Her Majesty is holding the Rod with Dove (of equity and mercy) in her left hand; and the Scepte with Cross (consign of kingly power and justice) in her right hand. The whole of the splendid gathering in the Abbey are now wearing their Coronets. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Press Photos Combine (Fox)).

Plan Abbey Seating The Duke of Norfolk, upon whom as Earl Marshal of England devolve most of the arrangements to be made for the Coronation next year of Queen Elizabeth II of England, has found his quarters at the college of Arms, London, Too small for the task and has moved to rooms in London's Belgrave square. Here, with Chester Herald J.D.H. Heaton-Armstrong (centre) and Garter king of arms Sir George Bellew (right), he plans seating arrangements for the Westminster Abbey ceremony, in his new offices today October 3, a few hours after moving in. March 30, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Duke At Canongate Kirk. The Duke chatting to choir boys at the Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh. The Duke marked his visit by opening a new door and planting a tree in the Churchyard. June 29, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Presents of Exquisite jewelry given by the King and is the joint present of King and Queen. They comprise balcony of Buckingham palace. From left to right Princess Elizabeth ***** Wood, the Duchess of York, the Duke of Gloucester. November 22, 1935.

Queen Elizabeth with the Mayor, Dr. H. G. Tod, walking through the guard of honor of Boy scouts and Guides at the public welcome at Cambridge, New Zealand. January 13, 1954.

Ka-Wiu-House of the God - tall carved wooden structure painted red and white at Whakarewarewa, in the thermal region of New Zealand.
Impressive - The Queen at Rotorua looks with great interest into Ka-Wiu-House of the God-a tall, carved wooden structure pointed red and white. The Duke stays behind to chat with Rangi the Maori guide. January 11, 1954.

Royal Visit To Aden - Queen Inspects Aden Camel Corps -- H.M. The Queen, accompanied by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, seen inspecting the Camel Corps of the Aden Protectorate Levies from her. Land Rover, during a military display which took place in Crescent Gardens shortly after the Royal Couple arrived in Aden yesterday. April 28, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Princess In Nairobi -- Mrs. Nyanjom wife of Mr. ***** Nyanjom, Senior Co-Operative Inspector, being introduced ***** Princess Elizabeth during the Garden Party at Government House, Nairobi, one of the highlights of their Royal Highnesses visits to Kenya. April 02, 1952.

Weaving The Velvet For The Queen's Coronation Robe. The fabric is being woven on the hand loom by Miss Lily Lee (who wove the coronation robe for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.). The Royal purple velvet for the Queen's coronation robe is being made by Messrs Warner and sons. Ltd, at New Mills. Braintree, Essex, England, who made the velvet for the coronation robe of King George VI. Velvet making is a highly specialized branch of silk weaving and the fine rich fabric for the royal robes is only woven on hand looms.. (less expensive velvet materials are made on power looms). November 18, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Royalty at Ballater - Lord Aberdeen presenting a picture of the arrival of Queen Victoria in Aberdeen in 1842, to the Queen and King. The Princess are also seen in picture.
The King and Queen broke their journey from Aberdeen to Balmoral, at Ballater, yesterday, when the King inspected a Guard of Honour of the 2nd Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders. Their majesties were accompanied by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose. August 05, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh wave to the crowd from the veranda of their hotel in Christchurch, which overlooks Cathedral Square. January 25, 1954.

Queen Dines Aboard H.M.S. Vanguard -- Her Majesty dining aboard H.M.S. Vanguard last night. After the review at Spithead last night her Majesty the Queen Dined aboard H.M.S. Vanguard, the only battleship in the review. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Valerie Meets The Princess -- Princess Elizabeth visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, Hackney, East London, Yesterday, and chatted and ***** to 125 children before presiding ***** annual Court of Governors. ***** Valerie, patient at the Queen ***** Hospital, stands up in her ***** a chat with Princess Elizabeth. May 23, 1947.

Full Rehearsal Of "The Frog" -- Going over the script at a full rehearsal of "The Frog," are Viscountess Norwich, Lord Plunkett (wearing glasses) and Fred Warner. The rehearsal for "The Frog" - the play which Princess Margaret is helping to produce for charity - was held last night at the Scala Theatre, London. May 12, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

The Queen Visits Girls' School -- Rosemary Kidson, 8, of Leeds, Yorkshire, presents a bouquet to Queen Elizabeth II as Her Majesty arrived at this Royal Masonic School for girls at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire today March 11. The Queen paid a two-hour visit to the school. There was loud applause when the headmistress, Miss A. Fryer, told the 400 girls that the Queen had asked her if she would allow them an extra day's holiday. March 22, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

St. Edward's Crown. Mr. Max Berman's collection of Coronation Replicas. October 02, 1936.

Queen's Coronation Robe May Be Woven From Lulliingstone Silk. Mrs. Edna Clark, of Farningham, Kent, collecting the cocoons at Lullingstone silk farm. The cocoon, containing a mile-and-a-half of silk, takes the worm three days to spin. Silk for the Queen's Coronation robe is likely to come from Zoe Lady Hart Dyke's silkworm farm at Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent, where this picture has just been taken. Lady Hart Dyke wrote to the Queen offering spun silk from which the Coronation robe could be woven. July 5, 1952.

The Queen leaves Hutchinson House, off Oxford-street, just before 2 a.m. today. She had been at the debutante's coming out party. May 21, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Royal Party arriving at St. Andrews Cathedral for divine services on Sunday morning. March 15, 1954.

The Guards Parade Before The King -- The King's Birthday ceremonial of trooping the colour, carried out by 1,800 officers and other ranks from from the five regiments of the guards. Took place with customary military precision on the horse guards parade June 4th.H.M. The King and other members of the Royal family attended. H.M. The Queen arriving at the Horse Guards Parade with with Princess Royal, the Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth. July 23, 1934. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Royal Canadian Tour: Welcome Home -- Our photograph shows the arrival of Their Majesties at Southampton yesterday, June 22. The King is seen stepping ashore from the liner Empress of Britain and he about to shake hands with Lord Mottistone, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. The Queen and Princess Margaret are just behind, and Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth can be seen at the top of the gangway. July 11, 1939.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show - Princess Elizabeth watching the judging. Beside her is Mr. Geoffrey Cross. H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were present at the Royal Windsor Horseshow, which opened beside Windsor Castle today. May 12, 1949. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Princess Has A word With Her Jockey - Princess Elizabeth talking with her jockey A. Grantham, at Fontwell-Park today. Standing next to the Princess on left is Monaveen's trainer, Peter Cazalet. Princess Elizabeth was at Fontwell Park to-day (Monday) to watch Monaveen, the Grand National candidate which she owns in partnership with the Queen, win the Chichester Handicap Chase - his first outing in his new colours. Monaveen, ridden by A. Grantham, defeated Random Knight (second) and Mart in M (third ). The Princess had returned earlier in the day from Balmoral after the Royal Family's holiday. October 10, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Over 70,000 Basuto Greet Royal Family -- H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth examines a banner at a Parade of native Girl Guides held at Maseru in honor of the Royal Visit. Between 70,000 and 90,000 Basuto assembled in and around Maseru to welcome the Royal family, Many of the natives had trekked for more than a week, camping by the wayside, in order to be in capital to pay homage to their king. March 17, 1947.

Romantic Moment in the abbey as the duke of Edinburgh places a lingering kiss of homage on the cheek of his wife, Queen Elizabeth, as she sits on her throne wearing St. Edward's crown. June 05, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation Scenes - General Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

King And Queen On Buckingham Palace Balcony After Thanks Giving Service -
The King and Queen on the balcony of Buckingham palace. With them Princess Elizabeth (waving to the crowd) and Princess Margaret Rose (head just appearing over balustrude), the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York.
After returning to Buckingham palace from the Jubilee thanks giving service in St. Paul cathedral, the King and Queen with other members of the royal family appeared on the cheers of the crowd. May 6, 1935. (Photo by Kosmos).

Thousands of children waving flags packed outside the railway station at Palmerston to greet Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, With her Majesty is Mayor W. J. Honkins. February 10, 1954.

Princess Presents Polo Cup - Princess Elizabeth presents the Cownpore Polo Cup to Lord Mountbatten, Captain of the Shrimps team which beat the Saints in the final for the cup at Marsa, Malta December 2. December 06, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Duke of Edinburgh Plays Polo -- H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh is concerned as his groom falls while assisting him before the match. The groom was unhurt. The Duke of Edinburgh scored a goal for his side while playing as a member of the Maidensgrove team against Hertfordshire, in the Cowdray Park Junior Polo Cup at Sutton Place, near Guildford, Surrey. July 29, 1951. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited).

Queen Elizabeth at desk. July 1, 1946. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation. August 31, 1953.

Coronation Bible - The 'Lively Gracles of God'. The Holy Bible, which will play an important part in the Coronation Service, is studied in London by artist Lenton Lamb, designer of the binding. This massive Lectern Bible, to be carried with the Rogalia into the ***** and placed on the altar, will be presented to the Queen by the ***** of the Church of Scotland, who says: 'Here is Wisdom' This is The Royal Law; These are the lively Gracles of God'. May 13, 1953.

Princesses At National Pony Show -- Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose intently watching the jumping.
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose visited the National Pony Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London. March 03, 1939.

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