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Princess Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour 1947
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Princess Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour 1947
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, in a specially designed uniform as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards on horseback at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in June 1947, the first time it had taken place in seven years. She wore a specially designed habit and dark blue jacket with brass button, and peaked cap bearing the badge of her regiment. Date: 1947
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In this striking photograph, Princess Elizabeth, later to become Queen Elizabeth II, makes her debut as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 12, 1947. The event marked the monarch's official birthday and took place for the first time in seven years following the end of World War II. Dressed in a specially designed uniform, the young princess donned a habit and dark blue jacket adorned with brass buttons, along with a peaked cap bearing the badge of her regiment. Seated confidently atop her bay horse, she exuded an air of poise and maturity beyond her years. The Trooping the Colour ceremony is an ancient military tradition dating back to the time of Charles II, where the monarch reviews her troops and inspects their colors, or flags. This grand display of military pageantry is a significant occasion in the British monarchy's calendar, and the presence of the monarch on horseback is a powerful symbol of her role as the military's commander-in-chief. The year 1947 held great significance for the British people, as the country was still recovering from the devastating effects of the war. The Trooping the Colour ceremony provided a much-needed sense of normalcy and unity, with the young princess taking on her new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards with grace and determination. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, as she embarks on her journey to become a respected and beloved monarch, and serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to define the British monarchy.
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