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

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

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

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and other world leaders at the D-Day National Commemoration, Portsmouth, England, June 5, 2019 (BSLOC_2019_6_213)

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with Britains Queen Elizabeth II, June 3, 2019, before the state banquet, Buckingham Palace (BSLOC_2019_6_210)

Royal Family At Balmoral
Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, exercise the ponies in the grounds of Balimoral Castle during the Royal Family's summer holiday, August 1955
Prince Charles holds "William" and Princess Anne holds "Greensleeves."
Balmoral Castle, the private property of the sovereign, on deside in West Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was Queen Victoria's favourite residence. Prince Albert bought the 11,000-Acre estate in 1852 for £ 31,500 and the Castle was rebuilt three years later. September 26, 1955. (Photo by James Reid, Associated 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.

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).

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

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

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Royal Family Watches R.A.F. Coronation Salute -- Queen Elizabeth II and some members of the Royal Family stand on balcony of Buckingham Palace yesterday to watch Royal Air Force planes fly past in coronation salute. With the Queen are her son, Prince Charles, daughter Princess Anne, Queen Mother Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. At extreme left is one of the Queen's maids of honor. In rear are Queen Mother Elizabeth's four pages. June 2, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Prince Charles - With Mother - Watches Queen Juliana Drive To Guildhall :
Princess Elizabeth holds her two-year-old son, Prince Charles, as they watch the procession from a wall at Clarence House.
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, accompanied by a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, were to-day driven from Buckingham Palace to Guildhall, where an address was presented by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Denys Lowson, and the Corporation of the City of London.
At the Guildhall the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester met the Royal visitors, who were entertained by the Lord Mayor and Corporation at luncheon. November 22, 1950.

First-Birthday Portrait of Prince Charles With His Mother :
A charming first-birthday portrait, by Marcus Adam, of the baby Prince Charles with his mother Princess Elizabeth.
The young Prince - who now weighs over 24 pounds, and who is talk for his age - celebrates his birthday on November 14th. November 12, 1949.

Royal Smiles. The Queen and Prince Charles taken in happy mood on the young Prince's fourth birthday at Balmoral Castle on November 14. November 23, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Prince Charles Welcome Home For Mother :
Prince Charles holding the hand of his mother Princess Elizabeth, as they walks to the Royal car at London Airport to-day (Tuesday) when the Princess returned home after her visit to home with the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Prince was there when the Viking aircraft of the King's Flight landed, and he entered the aircraft to greet his mother. April 24, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And Prince Charles :
First informal photograph of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth at play with her infant son. The picture was taken in Princess Elizabeth's private sitting room at Buckingham Palace. Her Royal Highness is dressed in dove-grey. April 9, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And Prince Charles :
First informal photograph of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth at play with her infant son. The picture was taken in Princess Elizabeth's private sitting room at Buckingham Palace. Her Royal Highness is dressed in dove-grey. April 9, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

T.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And The Duke of Edinburgh With Prince Charles.
Taken by Royal Command, photograph shows Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. This is the first picture of the family together. May 5, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Baron Photo Centre Ltd.).

Princess Duke And The Children New Pictures
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh watch with a smile as Princess Anne makes a determined attempt to crawl out of the picture. Prince Charles is gazing steadfastly at a point of interest elsewhere.
Happily informal are these her pictures of Princess Elizabeth her husband in the Duke of Edinburgh and their children, taken at Clarence House, the family's London residence.
Princess Anne will be one year old the on August 15; Princes Charles will be three of age on November 14.
The family, recently reunited duke returned from service with the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean, will be together until the Royal parents sail on September 25 to visit Canada and the United States. August 16, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

New Picture Of The Royal Family -- This new picture of the Royal Family was taken recently in front of Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
The kilted Duke of Edinburgh lays a controlling finger on the shoulder of Prince Charles who is dressed similarly to his younger sister, Princess Anne.
When the queen and the Duke saw this picture they decided: "This is out Christmas card, we shall keep it for that. January 21, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

A Young Royal Family At Home -- This group, by our Cameraman Stanley Devon, was taken on the lawn in the gardens of Clarence House, the Royal Couple's London Residence.
One of the busiest and hardest-working young couple in the World are Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.
After his return on July 21st from naval duties in the Mediterranean, the duke was immediately plunged into a round of official functions in Britain. Then on September 25 the Royal Couple will leave on a visit to Canada where they will spend several weeks as guest of the governor-general, viscount Alexander. As a conclusion to their travels on the American continent, they are to spend October 24th and 25th at the white house as guests of President Truman. August 09, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

H.M. The Queen With H.R.H. Prince Charles And H.R.H. Princess Anne.
A new and charming study of her majesty, with T.R.H.'s Prince Charles and Princess Anne. December 26, 1954. (Photo by Marcus Adams, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).

The Christening of Princess Anne - Princess Anne, the second child of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, was christened at Buckingham Palace on October 21st, 1950. H.M. The Queen, holding Prince Charles, talks to H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth Who has Princess Anne in her arms. Standing behind is H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. November 08, 1950. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

The Little Prince Who Wouldn't Join Royal Group - Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, right, try to talk the little Prince into turning round and face the cameras, while the Duke of Edinburgh seems to be enjoying the Prince's boyish pranks. His mother, Princess Elizabeth (holding Princess Anne) tends to make a sterner view.
Prince Charles, now nearly two, already has a will of his own. When the Royal Family assembled in the blue drawing room of Buckingham Palace, London, for photographs to be taken following the christening of his little sister, Princess Anne, the Prince just refused to pose. After he had been persuaded to joint the Royal group he scampered away again, slid on the polished floor and took refuge behind a settee. October 23, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

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).

Queen And Children Wave From Balcony After 'Trooping'- The Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne wave from, the Buckingham palace balcony after the Queen's return to the palace balcony after the Queen's return to the palace following the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse guards parade. From the balcony members of the Royal family the balcony members of the Royal family saw a fly-past of three squadrons of jet planes of the Royal Auxiliary air force - the first occasion on which the Auxiliary air force has been given the honour. The Queen wears her scarlet tunic and dark blue riding habit as Colonel-in-chief of the Coldstream guards. She was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, who is 33 today, wearing the uniform of Colonel of the Welsh guards. The trooping ceremony and the fly-past following it mark the Queen's official birthday. June 10, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Prince Charles Keeps Time With His Mother - Prince Charles, standing on the balcony of Buckingham palace, follows his mother, the Queen and stands at the salute as the guards march past their Sovereign following the Trooping the Colour ceremony on horse guards parade, London, to-day (Thursday). Also on balcony are Princess Anne, Prince Charles sister: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother : Princess Margaret : and the Princess Royal. The Queen took the salute at the gates of the Palace after leading her troops back from the parade ground. June 11, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Four Generations of Britain's Royal Family - The royal line of Windsor is represented by four generations in this picture made at Buckingham Palace, Wednesday, after the christening of Princess Elizabeth's son. Sitting next to Princess Elizabeth, Who holds Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, is her grandmother, Dowager Queen Mary. Standing behind the group is King George VI. December 17, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Queen Elizabeth With Her Granson-baby Prince Christened at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth of England, the child's grandmother, holding the baby Prince Charles after he had been christened with four names - Charles, Philip Arthur George - by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher - at Buckingham Palace. the boy will be known as Prince Charles of Edinburgh. December 15, 1948.

The Royal Christening Princess Elizabeth with her son and the Duke of Edinburgh after the entraining. The Christening of the Royal Baby took place at Buckingham Palace today (Wednesday). The Baby was given the names of Charles Phillip Arthur George of Edinburgh. December 15, 1948. (Photo by London News Agency Photo Ltd.).

Royal Baby Christened - First First picture of Prince Charles here seen held in the arms of his mother, Princess Elizabeth - after the baby Prince was christened by Dr. Geoffrey Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Named Charles Philip Arthur George. December 15, 1948.

Birth Of A Prince - The Official Bulletin A photo of the handwritten bulletin posted on the door of the home office in London tonight November 14. 17reads: "Her Royal highness the Princess Elizabeth ***** of Edinburgh, was safely delivered of a Prince at 9.14 O'clock this evening. Her Royal highness and the infant Prince are both well. Sunday 14 November 1948". November 14, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Prince Charles - Day of Birth 14/11/48 - British Royalty. November 24, 1948.

5½-year-old Princes Charles paid a surprise visit to pets corner at the London Zoo. Climax of the visit was a ride on the pony led by Janet, the young lady who is known to many thousands of children as one of the attendants of Pets Corner. On the right, holding Prince Charles coat, is the detected who accompanied the party. Prince Charles has his mother's interest in horses but at the moment at pony's big enough. November 15, 1954. (Photo by Stan Evans, Camera Press).

The Princess Watches As Queen Juliana Visits The City -- Warmly wrapped little Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth watch the procession from the wall of Clarence House for the Princess it was a unique experience to be a spectator. Queen Juliana and the Prince of the Netherlands today drove in state to The Guildhall to lunch with the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of London. Princess Elizabeth watched procession from Clarence House. November 22, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Prince Charles Is Seven - Seven years old today (Monday), Prince Charles looks a sturdy figure striding through the grounds of Balmoral Castle, Scotland, in a kilt of the Balmoral tartan (restricted to members of the Royal Family). He was born on November 14, 1948 at Buckingham Palace, London. November 11, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

When Prince Charles arrives in Gibraltar he will be presented with this model of the Rock of Gibralter, complete with electric railway. It was made by boys of REME. Peter and Jacqueline Matthews are the lucky children sitting in the seats "reserved" for the Prince and Princess Anne. May 10, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Prince Charles - As Seen By A Brixton Prisoner A painting of Prince Charles hangs alongside a prison officer's cap in Brixton Prison.The painting was executed by a 48-year-old clerk - a star prisoner - who had no previous experience in art. He used a photograph as a guide. Portraits of Royalty, executed by inmates from photographs, were shown in an Educational Exhibition at Brixton Prison, London, to-day (Saturday). The Exhibition included displays of art, gardening, hobbies, poultry keeping, singing and public speaking by prisoners. December 06, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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).

First Picture of Princess Elizabeth With Daughter - Here is the First Picture of Princess Elizabeth, with her Daughter, who was born at Clarence house, London, on Aug 15, 1950, to her and the Duke of Edinburgh. In This Picture Princess Elizabeth is pictured with the Baby, who will be Named Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, And Her son Prince Charles, who will be Two Years old in November. This Picture was made at Clarence House by Cecilbeaton. September 15, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Holiday Is Over -- The Royal Children provided this charming study on Monday, May 31st, as they posed for the cameramen outside Ballater Station. The Royal Children, Princes Charles and Princess Anne, have been enjoying a holiday at Balmoral, Scotland, with their parents, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, but holidays must come to an end so the young children are driven to Ballater Station for the long journey to London. June 02, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

First Photos Of The King Since His Operation -- Left to right: His Majesty Prince Charles, his sister Princess Anne, and her Majesty the Queen. Princes Charles, The son of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, is three to-day. He celebrated it by, among other things visiting his grandparents in Buckingham Palace. The photos taken during his visit are the first in which the king appears since his operation. November 14, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Photo Ltd.).

Prince Charles And Princess Anne - Birthday Picture -- A new picture of Princess Charles - he's four today - with his two-year-old sister Princess Anne in the grounds of Balmoral. November 14, 1952. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.)

Queen Takes R.A.F. Salute - With a Pointer From Princes Charles -- Beside the smiling Queen wearing the Imperial State Crown Prince Charles points skyward from the balcony of Buckingham Palace 168 jet fighters fly over in the *****air force salute to her *****. January 01, 1953.

Happy Family At Clarence House -- The Happy family in the garden of their London home. These photos HRH Princess Elizabeth with Her Husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, and their children, Princess Charles (Born 14 November 1948). and Princess Anne (Born 15 August 1950) were made recently in garden of the Royal couple's London residence at Clarence house. Elizabeth and Philip must be ideal parents, devoted to their Royal Duties - and still live a full public life. May 15, 1953.

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 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).

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).

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).

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)

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

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

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).

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.).

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).

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.).

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.

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

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

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.).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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...

Royal Visitors To The European Horse Trials -- L to R: The Princess Royal; H.M. Queen Elizabeth; and Prince Charles watching the Dressage tests on the 1st day. Many of the world's finest horses and riders - men and women - can be seen in action at the Four day European Horse Trials opened in Windsor Great Park. May 19, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

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.

Royal Baby Christened At Buckingham Palace : First Picture of Princess Elizabeth With Son.
The first picture of the baby Prince Charles - and the King since his illness - taken at Buckingham Palace. The King is seen seated at left with the Duke of Edinburgh (Standing) Princess Elizabeth (holding baby Prince Charles) and the Queen Elizabeth. All are admiring the young Prince.
Prince Charles, baby son of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh was christened at Buckingham Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey Fisher, officiating.
The baby was named Charles Philip Arthur George and will be known as Prince Charles of Edinburgh. December 15, 1948.

Baby Prince Christened At Buckingham Palace :
A happy picture of Princess Elizabeth and her infant son Prince Charles taken in Buckingham Palace after the Christening ceremony today.
Prince Charles, as Princess Elizabeth's son will be known to the nation, was christened Charles Philip Arthur George in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London this afternoon (Wednesday) when Dr. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury officiated Prince Charles's sponsors were: The King, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret, King Haakon of Norway, Prince George of Greece, the Dowager Marchioness of Milford Haven, Lady Brabourne and the Hon. David Bowes-Lyon. December 15, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Princess Elizabeth And Her Son :
Princess Elizabeth with her baby son, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, now five weeks old, whose father is the Duke of Edinburgh, seen together in this charming photograph taken by Mr Cecil Beaton, at Buckingham Palace, London.
The Royal baby will be known as Prince Charles of Edinburgh. December 21, 1948.

Queen Juliana Visits The City And Prince Charles Watches :
Warmly wrapped little Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth watch the procession from the wall of Clarence House today. The Princess double wrapped her green coat collar against the cold wind.
Queen Juliana and the Prince of the Netherlands today drove in state to the Guildhall for luncheon with the Lord Mayor of London and the Corporation.
Like any other little boy, Charles points excitedly as Queen Juliana of the Netherlands drives past his gate. November 22, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Mountaineering At Balmoral :
H.R.H. Prince Charles is seen in his attempt, which he successfully accomplished, to climb in through one of the windows of Balmoral Castle. H.M. The Queen stands at the open window ready to give her small son a helping hand, should it be required. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Prince Charles Is Four Today :
This delightful mother and child study shows the Queen watching Prince Charles play with a glove puppet in his toy car in the grounds of Balmoral Castle.
It was made specially to commemorate Prince Charles' Fourth Birthday Anniversary on November 14.
This is the pedal car that is Prince Charles' greatest delight. The car is not elaborate, but has lights and a dummy radio mast. December 24, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Prince Charles Celebrates His First Birthday :
A happy birthday portrait of Prince Charles with his mother H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth.
Prince Charles, son of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrates his first birthday on Monday 14th November. November 12, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A charming study of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles at their delightful Surrey home. October 13, 1949. (Photo by British News Reels).

Prince Charles With Mother - British Royalty. October 1, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

T.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And The Duke of Edinburgh With Prince Charles.
Taken by Royal Command, photograph shows Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. This is the first picture of the family together. May 5, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Baron Photo Centre Ltd.).

The Happy Family In Their Garden -- Princess Anne, held by her mother Princess Elizabeth, appears to be wanting to go to her father the Duke of Edinburgh who is holding Prince Charles.
Pictures just released show H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne in the garden of the London Home Clarence House. August 09, 1951. (Photo by Barratts Photo-Press-Agency).

H.M. The Queen With H.R.H. Prince Charles And H.R.H. Princess Anne.
A new and charming study of her majesty, with T.R.H.'s Prince Charles and Princess Anne. December 26, 1954. (Photo by Marcus Adams, The London Electrotype Agency 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.

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).

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.

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).

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

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, the Heir Apparent to the throne. Date: 1949

The Tatler front cover featuring a photograph taken in June 1959, of the Queen Elizabeth II with her housband, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and their children,Charles Philip Arthur George (later Prince of Wales) and Anne Elizabeth Alice (later Princess Royal) June 1959

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