Smiles Collection

HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954

HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954

1977 Belgian Grand Prix
Zolder, Belgium. 3rd - 5th June 1977. Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312T2), 2nd position, shares a joke with James Hunt (McLaren M26-Ford), 7th position, in the pits, portrait

Queen Elizabeth II - Silver Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II, a vision in pink smiles and chat with crowds of well wishers as she goes on a royal walkabout in London to celebrate the Silver Jubilee in 1977

The Queen reviews the Grenadier Guards
At the tercentenary parade of the Grenadier Guards at Windsor, the Queen turns to speak to Colonel Sir Thomas Butler, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment. Date: 1956

Queen Elizabeth II - Visit to Cornwall 1962
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing an appropriately floral hat, smiles happily during a visit to the Duchy of Cornwall farms near Saltash in 1962. Date: 1962

Coal miners relaxing after a shift. This is a coal mine in Donetsk, Ukraine. Photographed in May 1987 when Ukraine was still part of the USSR

DRUNK MONK
A portly monk with a moustache smiles to himself as he prepares to drink a glass of wine or a similar tipple

The Queen with a Land-Rover at Badminton Horse Trials
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family stand by a Land-Rover, with their host, the Duke of Beautfort, at the Badminton Three-day Horse Trials. Date: 1956

Smiley face symbols, computer artwork

Knitting Sweetheart
Sassy wartime woman lounging in a chair knitting while a portrait of her boyfriend or husband smiles from the canvas

Winching men up from the coalface - Wales. Note the Davy lamp hanging off the belt of the man in the centre. Date: circa 1910s

Britannia and Eve magazine, August 1940
Front cover illustration featuring a smiling woman, clasping her hands with joy and thinking very happy thoughts. She wears a orange silk dress, bright red lipstick and her hair in finger waves

Samuel Smiles Vanity Fr
SAMUEL SMILES Scottish author, best known for his book Self-Help of 1859

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)
473030 The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted. 2)

A Crowd of people enjoying themselves at the Earlswood Wood Jazz Festival Fulford Hall Birmingham. The star-studded event was at the home of Councillor Rob Pryke

Good Luck Charms of Nenette and Rintintin bring good luck
WW1 era France - The tiny yarn-doll good luck charms of Nenette and Rintintin bring good luck. Popular during the First World War in Paris and beyond. Date: circa 1910s

Queen Sirikit of Thailand at the Thai Embassy
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand - the Queen at the final function of the trip at the Thai Embassy

1965 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 20: Jackie Stewart gives the thumbs up to teammate Graham Hill who replies with a two finger salute

WRC 1973: RAC Rally
NOVEMBER 17: Hannu Mikkola, Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 during the RAC Rally on November 17, 1973. (Photo by LAT Images)

David Buck - English actor
David Buck (1936-1989), English actor, known for his role as Richard Beckett in the series Plays of Mystery and Imagination. Date: 1966

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

Two Young Jewish girls play cards - Christmas Eve - Russia
Two Young Russian Jewish girls spend christmas Eve (Epiphany Evening) playing cards. With Torah study off the table for the evening, a number of traditions developed as to how to spend ones night

Princess Anne, Princess Royal, in Cornwall
Princess Anne, Princess Royal, on an official visit to Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl. Date: circa 1906

Boy collecting apples
A smiling, happy boy amongst the orchard trees, collecting the fallen shiny English apples in a wooden box. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

1966 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill, laugh in the pits during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 04

Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho)
2630060 Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Portrait of a young man in sunlight, beauty shot

Young man with laptop sitting on steps

Woman on Beach / 1950S
A woman sits on the beach in front of a brightly coloured stripy parasol, and smiles for the camera

Birkenhead / Fe Smith / 1919
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH 1st EARL of BIRKENHEAD Lawyer and statesman, depicted with a copy of Samuel Smiless Self Help Date: 1872 - 1930

Thomas Newcomen / Smiles
THOMAS NEWCOMEN His house in Lower Street, Dartmouth (the centre building with supported gables), pulled down in the 19th century

Happy familyyoung boy and his sisters. Date: 1950s

Woman On the Phone Date: 1916

PORTUGAL. Lisbon. Lithuanias President Dalia Grybauskaite smiles as she arrives prior to the NAC (North Atlantic Council) meeting on November 19, 2010 in Lisbon

Playing with Lego
A little blond girl and her Mother play with Lego building blocks, possibly building a train which is travelling under two little Lego bridges? Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Lear / Nonsense / Isles
There was on Old Man of the Isles, whose face was pervaded with smiles; He sung high dum diddle, and played on the fiddle, that amiable Man of the Isles

1993 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 29: Michael Schumacher during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 29, 1993 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Experiment', the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton
527921 Experiment', the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington line in 1825. Passengers entered from the back

1966 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Phil Hill and Masten Gregory during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 04, 1966 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

1984 Portuguese GP
CIRCUITO ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 21: Alain Prost, Ron Dennis and Niki Lauda in the McLaren garage with Hans Mezger behind during the Portuguese GP at Circuito Estoril on October 21

1964 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JUNE 14: Jim Clark celebrates after winning the race during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on June 14, 1964 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

1966 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill, laugh in the pits during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 04

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"Smiles: A Royal Legacy of Joy and Resilience" In a world where smiles hold the power to transcend boundaries, HRH Queen Elizabeth II has effortlessly mastered the art. From her coronation in 1953 to her Silver Jubilee, Her Majesty's radiant smile has been an enduring symbol of grace and strength. Whether reviewing the Grenadier Guards or embarking on a visit to Cornwall in 1962, Queen Elizabeth II's infectious smile has brought warmth to every occasion. Even amidst adversity, such as witnessing coal miners' struggles or encountering a DRUNK MONK during her travels, Her Majesty's unwavering smile remains an emblem of compassion and unity. From riding in a Land-Rover at Badminton Horse Trials to knitting with her sweetheart by her side, Queen Elizabeth II showcases that even amidst regal duties, she finds joy in simple pleasures. Just like the smiling face symbols adorning our digital conversations today, Her Majesty reminds us that happiness can be found in life's smallest moments. Her reign is not only defined by royal engagements but also by acts of kindness towards communities like winching men up from the coalface in Wales. Through Britannia and Eve magazine covers dating back to August 1940 till present day events, Queen Elizabeth II continues to inspire generations with her genuine smiles that radiate hope and resilience. In this fast-paced world filled with challenges and uncertainties, let us take a leaf out of HRH Queen Elizabeth II's book - let our smiles be contagious; let them bridge divides; let them bring comfort; for it is through these simple gestures that we can make our own mark on history.