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Rare and Iconic Images of Queen Elizabeth II

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Delve into the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II through this exclusive collection of images from the Bettmann Archive. This curated selection features rare and iconic photographs that span nearly a century, offering a unique glimpse into the personal and public life of the longest-reigning British monarch.

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Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II as a Baby

Queen Elizabeth II as a Baby
This rare photograph of Princess Elizabeth was made on her first outing, October 9, 1926. She was born on April 21, 1926 to the Duke and Duchess of York, at Glamis Castle in Scotland

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth

Princess Elizabeth
(Original Caption) Princess Elizabeth of York. Daughter f the Duke and Duchess of York

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II with Corgi

Queen Elizabeth II with Corgi
(Original Caption) Sandringham, Norfolk, England, UK: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles radiantly during a picture-taking session in the salon at Sandringham House. Her pet dog looks up at her

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Party for Christening of Princess Elizabeth

Party for Christening of Princess Elizabeth
(Original Caption) 1926-London, England- The Royal Party at Buckingham Palace for the christening of Princess Elizabeth

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret with Governess

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret with Governess
Princess Elizabeth (C) and her younger sister Princess Margaret of Great Britain play in a miniature automobile while their governess, Marion Crawford, keeps an eye on them

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Margaret of Great Britain

Princess Margaret of Great Britain
England: Princess Margaret, the sibling of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain in her uniform

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Nannies on Outing with Princesses of England

Nannies on Outing with Princesses of England
(Original Caption) English Princesses Out An Airing

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Young Princesses and Their Mother

Young Princesses and Their Mother
(Original Caption) Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose, of England, with their mother, the Duchess of York, pictured arriving at the Royal Box at the Albert hall, London, England, recently

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Crown Princess Elizabeth with Her Pony

Crown Princess Elizabeth with Her Pony
Crown Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain, later Queen Elizabeth II, with her pony, at age 10

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Royal Family After Coronation of George VI

Royal Family After Coronation of George VI
The newly coronated King George VI and his family greet their subjects from a balcony of Buckingham Palace

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Portrait of the British Royal Family in Royal Attire

Portrait of the British Royal Family in Royal Attire
(Original Caption) The official Coronation Group picture of the British family is shown, with emphasis on the main family. The photo was taken at Buckingham Palace by Hay Wrightson

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: King George VI and Family in Royal Regalia

King George VI and Family in Royal Regalia
The crowned King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth and Daughters Watching Woman at Spinning Wheel

Queen Elizabeth and Daughters Watching Woman at Spinning Wheel
(Original Caption) Queen, Princesses at Empire Exposition

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: NBC Crew Taping World's Fair

NBC Crew Taping World's Fair
(Original Caption) NBC mobile transmitters in operation at the New York World's Fair in 1939, during the visit of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II of England

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: English Gunner Hideaway in Bushes

English Gunner Hideaway in Bushes
(Original Caption) Aldershot, England: "Talking" For His Majesty

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Boys Standing on Shoe-Shine Boxes

Boys Standing on Shoe-Shine Boxes
(Original Caption) What these shine boys lacked in inches, they made up in ingenuity, when the Royal Parade took New York by storm

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Garden Party at the British Embassy

Garden Party at the British Embassy
A view of part of the gathering of distinguished guests at the Garden Party in the British Embassy last night in honor of King George and Queen Elizabeth

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: British Embassy Reception for Monarch

British Embassy Reception for Monarch
A general view of the British Embassy at a party for King and Queen of England. King George left and Queen Elizabeth right

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Joseph P. Kennedy with King and Queen

Joseph P. Kennedy with King and Queen
(Original Caption) Above is the scene at Waterloo Station in London as King George and Queen Elizabeth arrived home from their tour of North America

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: British Royal Family At Windsor Castle

British Royal Family At Windsor Castle
(Original Caption) 5/2/1940-Berkshire

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Portrait of Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Cuddled Together

Portrait of Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Cuddled Together
London, England: Latest Portrait Of Britain's Princesses--From war pressed England comes this charming photograph of her two best loved young ladies--the two young Princesses

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Britain Launches a 'Super Battleship'

Britain Launches a "Super Battleship"
The new 35, 000 ton "super battleship" Duke of York, is shown sliding down the ways of a clydeside yard recently, after being christened by Queen Elizabeth II

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: George Vi & Queen Elizabeth W/Troops

George Vi & Queen Elizabeth W/Troops
(Original Caption) King George VI of England with Queen Elizabeth reviewing American troops in England, 1943

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: View of The Queen Elizabeth in Ocean

View of The Queen Elizabeth in Ocean
(Original Caption) Transformed into a troop carrier, Britain's greatest ocean going liner

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth In Sea Ranger Uniform

Princess Elizabeth In Sea Ranger Uniform
(Original Caption) 1944-London, England: Portrait of Princess Elizabeth wearing her Sea Rangers uniform

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth Of England

Queen Elizabeth Of England
(Original Caption) 3/1944- Queen Elizabeth of England, now the Queen Mother

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth with Daughters

Queen Elizabeth with Daughters
(Original Caption) 3/1944: Queen Elizabeth and daughters Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. Photograph. BPA 2 #5805

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Elizabeth II and Family

Elizabeth II and Family
(Original Caption) 05/08/1945-London, England- Britain's Royal Family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to observe V-E Day

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: England'S Royal Family On V-E Day

England'S Royal Family On V-E Day
(Original Caption) 5/16/1945-London, England: From the balcony of Buckingham Palace the Royal Family acknowledges the cheers of the throgs who gathered there on V-E day

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: New York Regiment Coming Home

New York Regiment Coming Home
(Original Caption) The 44th Infantry Division, including New York's own 71st regiment, came home today on the Queen Elizabeth

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Actor James Stewart in Uniform with Parents

Actor James Stewart in Uniform with Parents
(Original Caption) 9/1/1945-New York, New York-Just like any serviceman returning from the war, Colonel James Stewart was greeted by his proud parents, who journeyed from Indiana, PA

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Portrait of Canadian Soldiers

Portrait of Canadian Soldiers
(Original Caption) Among the 10, 336 Canadian Army and Navy men returning to this continent aboard the Queen Elizabeth were (left to right) Lance Cpl Frank Bitoviclo and Lance Cpl John Muviro

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Full Length Photo Of Queen Mary W/Chair

Full Length Photo Of Queen Mary W/Chair
(Original Caption) 8/1946- Queen Mary of England is gowned in her favorite shade of pastel blue, is wearing her famed priceless triple rope of pearls and her diamond collarette and earrings

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Full Length Ph. Of Queen Mary Seated

Full Length Ph. Of Queen Mary Seated
(Original Caption) 8/1946- Queen Mary of England is gowned in her favorite shade of pastel blue, is wearing her famed priceless triple rope of pearls and her diamond collarette and earrings

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Margaret Rose Playing Tag with Sailors

Princess Margaret Rose Playing Tag with Sailors
Princess Margaret Rose eludes a midshipman while playing a game of tag aboard the HMS Vanguard

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Sailors Hazing Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret

Sailors Hazing Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret
(Original Caption) Princesses become "Shellbacks" on crossing the line

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth Playing Tag on Ship

Princess Elizabeth Playing Tag on Ship
While on board the HMS Vanguard, Crown Princess Elizabeth plays tag with midshipmen

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten

Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten
(Original Caption) 7/11/1947-London, England- Princess Elizabeth, Britain's future queen, and Lt. Philip Mountbatten shown at Buckingham Palace

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Princess Elizabeth stands with fiancee Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Prince of Greece and Denmark

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth with Family

Princess Elizabeth with Family
(Original Caption) Photograph shows Princess Elizabeth, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, her then fiance, her mother, then Queen Elizabeth, now the Queen Mother, and her father, King George VI

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Royal Family and Prince Philip in Palace Room

Royal Family and Prince Philip in Palace Room
(Original Caption) Soon to be a member of the English royal family in good standing, Lt

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: English Royal Party Waving to Crowds

English Royal Party Waving to Crowds
(Original Caption) 11/20/1947-London, England- The Royal Party waving to the crowds on the balcony of the palace

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip Just Married

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip Just Married
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip just married walking down the aisle of Westminster Abbey, London, UK, 21st November 1947. (Photo by Bettmann/Getty Images)

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Crowd at Royal Wedding

Crowd at Royal Wedding
(Original Caption

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Crowds at Royal Wedding

Crowds at Royal Wedding
(Original Caption) These first originals of the royal wedding were flown from England immediately after the wedding by American overseas airlines

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: King George VI Queen Elizabeth Procession

King George VI Queen Elizabeth Procession
(Original Caption) 11/21/1947-London

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Eleanor Roosevelt Visiting Royalty in England

Eleanor Roosevelt Visiting Royalty in England
(Original Caption) Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt is shown at Windsor Castle with King George and Queen Elizabeth. Mrs. Roosevelt is in England to dedicate a statue of her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth and Princes Margaret at Theater

Princess Elizabeth and Princes Margaret at Theater
(Original Caption) Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose shown on their arrival at the Theater

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Group In Presence Of Queen Of England

Group In Presence Of Queen Of England
(Original Caption) 12/3/1948-London, England: Embarassing moments! We all have them

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Ronald Reagan with Queen Elizabeth II and Others

Ronald Reagan with Queen Elizabeth II and Others
(Original Caption) President Reagan places his hand on Queen Elizabeth's shoulder-those behind smile, Olav of Norway salutes

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II and Pierre Trudeau

Queen Elizabeth II and Pierre Trudeau
(Original Caption) Beny-Sur-Mer, France: Queen Elizabeth II with Canada's Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau during a wreath laying ceremony at the Canadian Cemetery in Beny-Sur-Mer

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at Their Wedding

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at Their Wedding
(Original Caption) Prince Andrew is seen kissing Sarah Ferguson on the balcony, after their wedding ceremony at Buckingham Palace in this photo

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Watercrafts Sailing Past Statue of Liberty

Watercrafts Sailing Past Statue of Liberty
(Original Caption) New York: The Statue of Liberty looks down at the aircraft carrier John F

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth Riding in State Coach

Queen Elizabeth Riding in State Coach
(Original Caption) London, England: State opening of the UK Parliament: Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace on their way to the state opening of the House of Parliament

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Charles De Gaulle Talks W/Queen Elizabet

Charles De Gaulle Talks W/Queen Elizabet
(Original Caption) london, England: Charles De Gaulle chats with Queen Mother Elizabeth during London reception. WWII photograph

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth Leaving Empire Theatre

Queen Elizabeth Leaving Empire Theatre
(Original Caption) London: Royal Splendor

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Portrait of Elizabeth Farnese

Portrait of Elizabeth Farnese
(Original Caption) Portrait of Elizabeth Farnese (1692-1766), Queen Consort of Philip V of Spain, daughter of Odoardo II Farnese, Duke of Parma

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Portrait of Henry Ford II with Wife

Portrait of Henry Ford II with Wife
(Original Caption) Return from Europe...Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford II return to the U.S

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth Receives Driving Lessons

Princess Elizabeth Receives Driving Lessons
(Original Caption) Princess Elizabeth sits in a mechanical driving trainer with Mr. Holdom, an instructor, during her November 8 visit to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Road Accidensts

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth and Errol Flynn Shaking Hands

Queen Elizabeth and Errol Flynn Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) Her Majesty Meets Reel Hero

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: British Royal Family Carrying Bouquets at Theater

British Royal Family Carrying Bouquets at Theater
(Original Caption) After the presentation of bouquets, the Royal Family of Great Britain move into the Odeon Theater in London to see the Royal Command showing of the film That Forsythe Woman

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: British Royal Family Enjoy Themselves at Theater

British Royal Family Enjoy Themselves at Theater
(Original Caption) Everyone in the Royal Box at the Royal Command film performance in London seems to be having a good time

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II in Formal Clothing

Queen Elizabeth II in Formal Clothing
Queen Elizabeth II, dressed for a formal occasion. She wears her family's orders and orders of her kingdom on the sash over her shoulder, and several items of family jewelry

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Crowns of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II

Crowns of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II
(Original Caption) Queen Mary's crown (on the left), which has four crosses and four fleur-de-lis and contains in front the Koh-in-noor diamond, and Queen Elizabeth

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Duke of Windsor Kissing Duchess of Windsor

Duke of Windsor Kissing Duchess of Windsor
The Duke of Windsor kisses the Duchess of Windsor upon his arrival at New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth. The Duchess had arrived from France three weeks ago

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Premiers of British Commonwealths

Premiers of British Commonwealths
(Original Caption) Commonwealth Luncheon. London, England: Premiers of British commonwealths attend a luncheon tendered for them by King George and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth Riding a Horse

Princess Elizabeth Riding a Horse
(Original Caption) Princess Elizabeth of England represents the King at colorful trooping ceremony. Princess Elizabeth photographed on her arrival back at the Palace ceremonies

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II and Others

Queen Elizabeth II and Others
(Original Caption) Margaret Meets the Queen. Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England: Margaret Truman, (left), daughter of President Truman, and Mrs

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth Receiving a Bouquet

Princess Elizabeth Receiving a Bouquet
Crown Princess Elizabeth accepts a bouquet offered by Anna Massey, daughter of actor Raymond Massey, outside a London theater

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Portrait of Henry Ford II with Wife

Portrait of Henry Ford II with Wife
(Original Caption) Fords arrive...Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford II arrive aboard the Queen Elizabeth, July 26th. He is the President of the Ford Motor Company

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Playful Portrait of the Royal Family

Playful Portrait of the Royal Family

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Balmoral's Royal Couple with Their Children

Balmoral's Royal Couple with Their Children
(Original Caption) Ballater, Scotland: Royal Gathering At Balmoral

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth with Horse

Princess Elizabeth with Horse
(Original Caption) At age 18, Princess Elizabeth shows signs of regal beauty. The future Queen of Britain loves country life and is an expert horsewoman

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Harry Truman And Elizabeth In Automobile

Harry Truman And Elizabeth In Automobile
(Original Caption) 10/31/1951-Washington, D.C.: President Harry S

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Naval Officer Saluting Princess

Naval Officer Saluting Princess
(Original Caption) 11/2/1951-Washington

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip
(Original Caption) 11/2/1951-Washington, DC- Princess Elizabeth and Prince William shakinghands with people during their hectic two-week trip to Washington DC and the White House

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth Riding in a Coach

Queen Elizabeth Riding in a Coach
Queen Elizabeth rides through London on her way to open Parliament

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Mountain Climbers Pausing at Mountain Base

Mountain Climbers Pausing at Mountain Base
(Original Caption) Nepal: (London) British Climber Makes History. E. P

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II of England

Queen Elizabeth II of England
(Original Caption) Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of England wearing tiara and ribbon of the order of the Garder

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II of England

Queen Elizabeth II of England

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth in Garden with Dog

Queen Elizabeth in Garden with Dog
Queen Elizabeth II of England at Balmoral Castle with one of her Corgis, 28th September 1952. UPI color slide

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Charlie Chaplin Greeting Princess Margaret

Charlie Chaplin Greeting Princess Margaret
(Original Caption) Chaplin bows to royalty

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth Shaking Hands with Charlie Chaplin

Queen Elizabeth Shaking Hands with Charlie Chaplin
(Original Caption) The Queen Greets Chaplin

Background imageUnveiling Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II Waving from Coach

Queen Elizabeth II Waving from Coach
(Original Caption) 11/5/1952-London, England: Queen Elizabeth II, 26 years young



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