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

City Sword Presented To The Queen At Temple Bar - Traditional ceremony at Temple Bar, where the Queen enters the City at Fleet Street from the Strand.The Lore Mayor, Sir Noel Vansittart Bowater, offers her the pearl sword, which the Queen touches. The sword is said to have been presented to the City by Queen Elizabeth I in 1571.In an open state London and with a Sovereign's escort of the Household Cavalry, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh drove from Buckingham Palace to the Mansion House in the City of London today (Wednesday) to attend a luncheon given by the Lord Mayor, Sir Noel Vansittart Bowater, and the Corporation of London.The luncheon was to welcome the Queen and her husband home from the Commonwealth tour. May 19, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Queen Elizabeth in Tonga - Four year old Mele Siuilikutapu, grand daughter of Queen Salote of Tonga, presents flowers of welcome to Queen Elizabeth. Queen Salote in centre. December 30, 1953.

Queen in Fiji. December 23, 1953.

The Royal Tour: The Queen In Ceylon -- A charming picture as H.M. The Queen leaves after attending Divine Service at the Church of St. Michael & All Angels at Polwatte. Children from the Sunday School lined up to greet Her Majesty. April 17, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Three Princesses Are Bridesmaids At Romsey Abbey Wedding : The bridesmaids at this afternoon's Romsey Abbey wedding. Left to right, the Hon. Pamela Mountbatten, Princess Alexandra of Kent, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth. The ancient town of Romsey, in the New Forest, was en fete to-day (Saturday). Thousands came from far and wide to see the Hon. Patricia Mountbatten, 22-years-old daughter of Viscount Mountbatten of Burma, married to Captain the Lord Brabourne, the Coldstream Guards, at Romsey Abbey. Three Princesses were bridesmaids. October 26, 1946.

Elizabeth II's First public Engagement Her Majesty The Queen Performed the first public Engagement of Her Reign when She Distributed the Royal Maundy In west-Minister Abbey this Morning. Every Maundy Thursday a number of men and women receive the Maundy Pence which are specially minted for the occasion. The number of Pence each receives and the Numbers of receipients are both by tradition Equal to the number of years the Monarch has Attained. To-Day The number was 26, the smallest since the early years of queen Victoria's Reign. The Maundy Ceremony is of Great Antiquity and is known to have been Performed Regularly in thes country since at least the *****. In medical times the ***** by The King washing the *****. April 17, 1952.

The Queen Steps Ashore -- The historic moment at Farm Cove when Queen Elizabeth II, followed by the Duke, leaves the barge to the salute of the Governor-General, Sir William Slim and the cheers of citizens who had awaited this moment for hours. February 15, 1954.

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).

Smiling Princess - Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth has a broad smile as she makes her appearance for the State Dinner at Government House here tonight. ***** the ribbon across her front is the Order *****. All smiles - Here is a happy picture of Princess Elizabeth thoroughly enjoying a joke at the State Dinner given at State Dinner given at Government House, Ottawa, at the beginning of her tour of Canada. October 18, 1951.

Windsor Castle Dec. 21st. 1941. The trolling Minstrel Pantomime. Cinderella. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Princess Arrives For State Dinner -- Princess Elizabeth walks past Quebec Police on her way to the State dinner at the Chateau Frontenac here tonight. November 15, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Queen in The Northern Kingdom. The honours of Scotland leaving Edinburgh Castle for the palace of Holyrood House, prior to being taking in procession to St. Giles Cathedral. Leading is Colonel H.A.B. Lawson (Rothesay Herald) carrying the sword. Behind him is Colonel J.W. Balfour Paul, Marchmont Herald, carrying the scepter. In rear is is the senior Scots herald, Lord Lyon Sir Thomas Innes of Learney; he carries the crown. June 25, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The Queen in St. Giles Cathedral. The ancient Crown of Scotland is carried on a cushion preceding the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the St. Giles Cathedral here during the National Service of thanksgiving. The Queen and the Duke are currently making a State Visit to Scotland. June 25, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

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.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.).

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).

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).

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.

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.).

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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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 - 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).

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 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).

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.).

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.

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.).

Vintage photograph. Royal Family - Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh with their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne

Vintage photograph. Royal Family Group Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne

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

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

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

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).

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.).

Princess Elizabeth Receives Degree at London University -- The Earl of Athlone, Chancellor of the University, placing the hood of Bachelor of Music over the gown of Princess Elizabeth as he conferred the degree. Princess Elizabeth, elder daughter of the King and Queen, received the degree of Bachelor of Music at a ceremony in the Senate House of London University at which the Chancellor of the University, the Earl of Athlone, great-uncle of the Princess, officiated. Music is one of the Princess greatest interests. July 10, 1946.

Queen Elizabeth in Syringe. The Queen as Princess Elizabeth at 31 in 1939. July 08, 1941. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Gala Opera For ***** President -- Madame Craveiro Lopes and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at the Opera House tonight. A Gala performance of "The bartered bride" was given in honour of the President of Portugal and Madame Craveiro Lopes at Covent garden opera house tonight. H.M. The queen the Duke of Edinburgh H.M. The queen mother and Princess Margaret together with members of the Government attended. October 27, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

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

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.

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.

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.).

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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)).

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.).

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.

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.

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.

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).

Royal Visit To Lancashire -- Councillor Bert Scott Mayor of Lancaster escorts the Queen from the Town Hall after her morning visit. April 13, 1955.

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.).

The Queen at her desk in Buckingham Palace. June 16, 1952.

Queen ***** At Christmas -- Her Majesty the Queen at the mircorphone. Following the tradition by her grandfather and maintained by King ***** is to broadcast at a Christmas ***** from Sandringham on the afternoon *****. March 17, 1953.

Princess Visit The London Zoo - Princess Margaret feeding a deer watched by a small friend.Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose, daughters of the King and Queen, paid a visit to the London Zoo, where they petted and fed the animals. This was their second visit in a little over a month.It has been announced that the Princesses will go out by destroyer to meet the King and Queen on their return from Canada next Thursday. June 20, 1939.

Royal Family With The Hunt Cup -- Seen with the Hunt Cup in the Royal Box at Ascot this afternoon, June 16, are Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and the Duke of Gloucester. June 16, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The British Royal Family -- The two girls sitting on this couch are Princess Elizabeth , heir to the throne of England, and her sister Princess Margaret Rose. They are sitting in Buckingham Palace, reading a book.Already, Princess Elizabeth is emerging from the schoolroom into public life, for not long ago she celebrated her sixteenth birthday by inspecting the Grenadier guards, of which she is Colonel-in-Chief, by making her first public speech.No sovereigns for at least a hundred and fifty years have sat on the throne of England in more and ***** times than the parent of these two girls.Kind George VI and Queen Elizabeth must friend much comfort in these two happy children. September 14, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos Ltd.)

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.

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.

Princess Elizabeth Inspects Guildhall Guard of Honour - Princess Elizabeth inspecting the guard of honour of youthful Army Cadet Force members on her arrival at the Guildhall to receive the Freedom of the City of London. The Princess had driven in an open carriage from Bukingham Palace to receive an honour which has been voted to only two other women - the philanthropic Baroness Burdett-Coutts in 1872 and nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale. June 11, 1947.

The Queen Wins Hunt Cup At Ascot -- The smiling Queen walking to the Unsaddling Enclosure after her horse had won the big race of the day at Ascot. On the right is the Duke of Norfolk and behind The Queen can be seen the Princess Royal. At the second day of the Royal Ascot Meeting, the big race of the day, the Royal Hunt Cup, was won for Her Majesty The Queen by her horse "Choirboy" ridden by D. Smith. June 17, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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