Queen Elizabeth II: A Centennial Celebration

This SuperStock gallery commemorates what would have been the 100th birthday year of Queen Elizabeth II, honouring a life that left an enduring mark on history. Through these images, we celebrate her journey from a young princess to a monarch whose steadfast sense of duty guided the nation for more than seven decades. Together, ...Read more
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, the Heir Apparent to the throne. Date: 1949
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip wave from Buckingham Palace in London following the coronation in 1953
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Queen Elizabeth II - Early And Childhood Scenes. May 15, 1937. (Photo by Marcus Adams).
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave from Buckingham Palace at the Trooping of the Colour Ceremony June 2012
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1 ounce gold coin from the Cook Islands, Queen Elizabeth II
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Portrait of Queen Elizabeth in December 1970, standing by a globe. Date: 1970
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Windsor Castle 1944, The Queen with Hans, her pony and a silver cup won by the Pony. October 10, 1954.
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Queen Elizabeth II. 2 November 1992
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Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation. November 5, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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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).
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Princess Elizabeth and her fiance, Lt. Philip Mountbatten, in the White Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, before their wedding on November 20, 1947. London.
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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.).
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The Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, taken when she was unders six months old. 1926.
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Princess Anne Christened On Trafalgar Day - Princess Anne with her parents Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, after the christening today.Princess Anne, daughter of Princess Elizabeth ***** and the Duke of Edinburgh, was christened at Buckingham ***** this afternoon Saturday - the 145th anniversary ***** Trafalgar, Britain's most famous sea victory, ***** King, with the Queen (one of the baby's ***** was present at the ceremony, which was performed ***** Dr. Cyril Garbett, Archibishop of York, in the ***** gold music room - temporarily converted to a ***** on the first floor of the Palace. October 21, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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The two princesses, Elizabeth, left, and Margaret Rose, right, pose with Their Majesties, Queen Elizabeth and King George VI, before setting off on their daily canter around the grounds of Windsor Castle. September 1, 1946.
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President Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II horseback riding.
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The Baby Princess -- This photo of Princess Anne and her mother was made by Cecil Beaton at Clarence House, London home of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.Princess Anne, whose full names are Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, is to be christened in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace, Oct 21. October 18, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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H.M.The Queen With H.R.H. Princess Anne -- A new and charming study of Her Majesty, The Queen with her lovely daughter The Princess Anne, by Marcus Adams. December 26, 1954. (Photo by Marcus Adams, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).
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Royal Family At Balmoral -- Princess Anne 1955 "Helps" her mother, Queen Elizabeth, to adjust the Bridle of the pony "Greensleeves," in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, during the Royal Family's summer holiday, August 1955.Balmoral Castle, the private property of the Sovereign, on deeside, 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. Queen Victoria often held court there and since then The Royal Family kept up the annual custom of staying at Balmoral in the shooting season. The sporting estate abounds with grouse and red deer. September 26, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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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.R.H. Princess Elizabeth holding Princess Anne who is wearing the famous Honiton Pace christening robe in which her brother and her mother were baptised. November 08, 1950. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).
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State Opening Of Parliament.The magnificent scene of pageantry as Her Majesty The Queen in her Robes and wearing the Imperial Crown, leaves the Robing Room and walks in procession through the Royal Gallery to the Chamber of the House of Lords to perform the State Opening of Parliament. Her Majesty is accompanied by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh and proceeding them (extreme right) is The Marquess of Salisbury bearing the Cap of Maintenance. Her Majesty's pages are the Hon. Anthony Tryon and Edward Adeane Esq. (This is the first occasion that it has been allowed to talks a photograph of a reigning Monarch wearing the Imperial Crown in the Royal Gallery). November 30, 1954.
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Royal Family At BalmoralQueen 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 1955Prince 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).
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Royal Family GroupThis photograph of their Royal Duchesses the Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh and the ***** with their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne the last family portrait to be taken before their Royal ***** tour of Canada their Royal Highnesses ***** of France and are expected to arrive in Quebec on ***** during their tour of Canada, they will visit ***** which will include, ***** Toronto, Winnipeg ***** and Montreal. They will also pay a short visit to Washington, D.C. in the United States of America. September 26, 1951. (Photo by Central Press of Information, London).
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Duke of York, Heir-Presumptive to the Throne -- The Duke of York, who as brother of the King is heir-presumptive to the British Throne, photographed with the Duchess and their daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose. Princess Elizabeth is second in the line of succession.The Duke, who made a hurried return from Scotland, has been having consultations with other members of the Royal family concerning the crisis. December 03, 1936. (Photo by Kosmos Press Bureau, Aust.).
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Scenic View of Windsor Castle
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Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose in Buckingham Palace ***** appear before March 29th. March 30, 1939. (Photo by Marcus Adams)
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Scenic view of Windsor Castle
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Queen Elizabeth - Herald Obituary - 1960/66 - British Royalty. April 21, 1939.
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Vintage photograph. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, as she left Buckingham Palace for the State Opening of Parliament in the Irish Free State Coach
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Princess Elizabeth. September 18, 1953. (Photo by Marcus Adams).
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Queen Elizabeth II - Early And Childhood Scenes. May 30, 1939.
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Queen Elizabeth II & Family (1953)
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Vintage photograph. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (b.1926 ) Queen of England
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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.
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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).
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Vintage photograph. Royal Family Group Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne
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The Royal Family photographed at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 1953
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - 1953, Abbey Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).
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Queen Elizabeth with dogs. July 01, 1936. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).
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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).
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A Coty advert celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II placed next to a front-cover of The Tatler featuring a painting of the Queen wearing fur and carrying a bouquet of roses Date: 1953
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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)
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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).
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Buckingham Palace July 19th 1946. - Queen Elizabeth reading. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).
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King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) together with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in ATS uniform and Princess Margaret Rose, and Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace waving to crowds on VE Day, 8 May 1945. Date: 1945
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England, London, Portobello Road. Tin boxes bearing images of British monarchs for sale in Portobello market.
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King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) together with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in ATS uniform and Princess Margaret Rose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace waving to crowds on VE Day, 8 May 1945. Date: 1945
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Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown, waves to crowds from the balcony of the Buckingham Palace following her Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Date: 1953
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King George VI, H.M. Queen Elizabeth, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, of United Kingdom, at Coronation, May 12, 1937
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Queen Elizabeth II (b.1926) is the constitutional monarch of 16 of the 53 member states in the commonwealth of Nations.