Before Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were the resident royal cool girls, Queen Elizabeth was serving looks. Here’s a glimpse at her life as a young princess.
The Duchess of Cambridge with artist Nick Cuthell at a state reception at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, where the royal couple unveiled a portrait of the Queen in 2014 A childhood portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, circa 1928 A striking new portrait of the Queen clad in her garter robes has been unveiled to celebrate her six decades as a patron of the Red Cross. The monarch unveiled the portrait on Friday October 14, 2016 at Windsor Castle British artist Henry Ward shows Queen Elizabeth II his portrait of her, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England. The Queen is the longest-serving patron of the charity, which supports people in crisis in the UK and overseas. Queen Elizabeth II views a portrait of herself by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth II views a portrait of herself by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England. The Queen is the longest-serving patron of the charity, which supports people in crisis in the UK and overseas, so looked thrilled to view her portrait British artist Henry Ward shows Queen Elizabeth II his portrait of her Queen Elizabeth II meets Red Cross Vice President Maria Shammas (left) and CEO of the Co-Op Richard Pennycook as Patron of the Berkshire Red Cross John Nike and Lady de Haan look on, at the unveiling of a portrait of her by British artist Henry Ward Queen Elizabeth II meets (left to right) artist Henry Ward and his wife alongside Red Cross Vice President Maria Shammas (centre) at the unveiling of a portrait of her by the British artist Queen Elizabeth II meets Patron of the Berkshire Red Cross John Nike and Lady de Haan (second left) Queen Elizabeth II meets Sir Roger de Haan and Lady de Haan, at the unveiling of a portrait of her by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross Queen Elizabeth meets Red Cross Executive Director of Fundraising Mark Astarita (left) and Red Cross Chief Executive Michael Adamson (right) Queen Elizabeth II meets Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Red Cross David Bernstein (centre) and Red Cross Chief Executive Michael Adamson (right) There have been plenty of portraits of the Queen unveiled in the past including this one. (L - R) WRU President Dennis Gethin, WRU Chief Executive Roger Lewis, First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones and artist Dan Llywelyn Hall at the unveiling of the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2013. The painting, which Hall named Icon, is permanently housed at the national stadium after being produced to honour the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation Chris Levine took many portraits of the Queen as a study for his finished holographic work, some of which, including this eyes-closed picture, have won him much admiration A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Riccardo Macarron,commissioned by The Blues and Royals Rupert Alexander's portrait of Her Majesty The Queen, which was unveiled at the Royal Warrant Holders Association in London in 2010. The artist said: 'The Queen was friendly and talkative and humorous and was cracking jokes and telling me anecdotes during the sittings' A painting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Justin Mortimer entitled 'The Queen' in the National Portrait Gallery's exhibition 'The Queen: Art & Image' in 2016. The exhibition featured a wide-ranging display of images of The Queen from throughout her 60 year reign Queen Elizabeth II meets Sir Roger de Haan and Lady de Haan at the unveiling of a portrait of her by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II views a portrait of herself by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England.
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The Duchess of Cambridge with artist Nick Cuthell at a state reception at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, where the royal couple unveiled a portrait of the Queen in 2014 A childhood portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, circa 1928 A striking new portrait of the Queen clad in her garter robes has been unveiled to celebrate her six decades as a patron of the Red Cross. The monarch unveiled the portrait on Friday October 14, 2016 at Windsor Castle British artist Henry Ward shows Queen Elizabeth II his portrait of her, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England. The Queen is the longest-serving patron of the charity, which supports people in crisis in the UK and overseas. Queen Elizabeth II views a portrait of herself by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth II views a portrait of herself by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England. The Queen is the longest-serving patron of the charity, which supports people in crisis in the UK and overseas, so looked thrilled to view her portrait British artist Henry Ward shows Queen Elizabeth II his portrait of her Queen Elizabeth II meets Red Cross Vice President Maria Shammas (left) and CEO of the Co-Op Richard Pennycook as Patron of the Berkshire Red Cross John Nike and Lady de Haan look on, at the unveiling of a portrait of her by British artist Henry Ward Queen Elizabeth II meets (left to right) artist Henry Ward and his wife alongside Red Cross Vice President Maria Shammas (centre) at the unveiling of a portrait of her by the British artist Queen Elizabeth II meets Patron of the Berkshire Red Cross John Nike and Lady de Haan (second left) Queen Elizabeth II meets Sir Roger de Haan and Lady de Haan, at the unveiling of a portrait of her by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross Queen Elizabeth meets Red Cross Executive Director of Fundraising Mark Astarita (left) and Red Cross Chief Executive Michael Adamson (right) Queen Elizabeth II meets Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Red Cross David Bernstein (centre) and Red Cross Chief Executive Michael Adamson (right) There have been plenty of portraits of the Queen unveiled in the past including this one. (L - R) WRU President Dennis Gethin, WRU Chief Executive Roger Lewis, First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones and artist Dan Llywelyn Hall at the unveiling of the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2013. The painting, which Hall named Icon, is permanently housed at the national stadium after being produced to honour the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation Chris Levine took many portraits of the Queen as a study for his finished holographic work, some of which, including this eyes-closed picture, have won him much admiration A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Riccardo Macarron,commissioned by The Blues and Royals Rupert Alexander's portrait of Her Majesty The Queen, which was unveiled at the Royal Warrant Holders Association in London in 2010. The artist said: 'The Queen was friendly and talkative and humorous and was cracking jokes and telling me anecdotes during the sittings' A painting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Justin Mortimer entitled 'The Queen' in the National Portrait Gallery's exhibition 'The Queen: Art & Image' in 2016. The exhibition featured a wide-ranging display of images of The Queen from throughout her 60 year reign Queen Elizabeth II meets Sir Roger de Haan and Lady de Haan at the unveiling of a portrait of her by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II views a portrait of herself by British artist Henry Ward, marking six decades of patronage to the British Red Cross, which has been unveiled at Windsor Castle on October 14, 2016 in Windsor, England.
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Queen Elizabeth wearing a tartan skirt holding a walking stick with corgis beside her and Prince Philip wearing kilt at Balmoral in 1994 Queen Elizabeth II walking her corgis in 1980 The then Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) with two of her pet corgi dogs at her home in London in July 1936 (L-R) Princess Anne with her mother Queen Elizabeth II, At The Derby on June 05, 1985 The second portrait is a rare and surprisingly warm shot of the Queen with her daughter Princess Anne in the Palace's White Drawing Room Smiling on the steps of Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth II looks truly comfortable in the company of her four-legged and loyal companions Queen Elizabeth II wanted a portrait of the youngest members of the family - her two youngest grandchildren, who are quite a lot younger than the others, and the great-grandchildren. Pictured left to right: James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor, Mia Tindall, the Queen, Princess Charlotte, Savannah Phillips, Prince George and Isla Phillips Prince George of Cambridge poses for his very first postage stamp Prince George looks adorable dressed in a patriotic red, white and blue ensemble. Wearing burgundy shorts teamed with a navy fairisle cardigan, Prince George’s traditional look is completed with long socks and his beloved Startrite sandals. The Queen with her daughter Princess Anne in March 1960 - away from the formalities of royal life, the two women are exceptionally close (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge pose during a Royal Mail photoshoot for a stamp sheet to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace in the summer of 2015 in London, England. (front L) Cheeky little Mia Tindall can be seen proudly holding up her great-granny’s Launer handbag in a moment, says one who was there, that was totally unscripted. ‘The moment with Mia was completely spontaneous, it was not staged at all. She just picked up her great-granny’s handbag and that was it,’ they said. (L-R) Lady Louise Windsor, The Queen cuddling 11-month-old Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips and Prince George of Cambridge (back-R) Savannah Phillips, Princess Charlotte on Queen Elizabeth lap wearing a dress from the brand's Autumn Winter collection while her brother Prince George wore his standard uniform of shorts, knee socks and a patterned jumper in the Queen's 90th birthday portrait
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at Metropolitan Museum of Art on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge waving to crowds as they leave St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at Metropolitan Museum of Art on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 09.12.2014 in New York City. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 09.12.2014 in New York City. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 09.12.2014 in New York City. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's five-month baby bump was on show as she spoke to guests prior to the 600th anniversary gala dinner in New York City on 09.12.2014 Prince William tentatively touches his wife's shoulder as they walk up the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge were escorted to a reception in the museum's Great Hall, before they were expected to join guests for dinner in the Temple of Dendur, which was built in Egypt around 15 BC in dedication of the gods Isis and Osiris Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attended a glitzy gala dinner 2014 in New York City to raise money for their alma mater: St Andrews University in Scotland. Kate looked stunning in a midnight blue Jenny Packham evening gown, which she teamed with her engagement ring Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Dazzling: The Duke and Duchess are arriving at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art 09.12.2014 to raise money for their alma mater: St Andrews University in Scotland. Kate is seen donning a midnight blue Jenny Packham evening gown and designer earrings. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at Metropolitan Museum of Art on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrives at Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 09.12.2014 in New York City. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrives at Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 09.12.2014 in New York City Princess Eugenie arrive at Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 09.12.2014 in New York City. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets Princess Eugenie of York at the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Princess Eugenie of York attends the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets Princess Eugenie of York at the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets Princess Eugenie of York at the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets Princess Eugenie of York at the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Princess Eugenie of York attends the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City Princess Eugenie of York attends the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner on 09.12.2014 in New York City. Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive at dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive at dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive at dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA, on the 9th Dec 2014 Kate shows off her stunning earrings as she sips from a glass during St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner 2014 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA, on the 09.12.2014 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA, on 09.12.2014 Prince William deliver a speech during the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA, on 09.12.2014 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge mingling during the reception in the Velez Blanco patio with the other 450 guests - who had paid between $2,500 and $10,000 to attend the dinner - surrounded by 16th century marble statues brought over wholesale from a castle in Spain Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA, on 09.12.2014 Farewell, New York! Kate shows off her engagement ring as the royal couple head to JFK via car. They are flying with British Airways
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, aboard a launch on the Seine River during a visit to Paris, France on May15th 1948.
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Before Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were the resident royal cool girls, Queen Elizabeth was serving looks. Here’s a glimpse at her life as a young princess.