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Princess Elizabeth, announcement of her engagement
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Princess Elizabeth, announcement of her engagement
Princess Elizabeth, (future Queen Elizabeth II of Britain) at the age of 21. On the officially announcement of her engagement to Lieut Philip Mountbatten, formerly Prince Philip of Greece.
July 1947
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In this historic photograph, Princess Elizabeth of Britain, then aged 21, beams with joy as she makes her first public appearance with her fiancé, Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, following the official announcement of their engagement on July 10, 1947. The young princess, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, looks radiant in a simple yet elegant dress and a matching hat adorned with flowers, while her future husband, dressed in his naval uniform, stands proudly by her side. The announcement of their engagement came as a welcome distraction for the British people, who had endured years of hardship and uncertainty following the end of World War II. The news brought a sense of hope and renewal to the nation, and the couple's romantic love story captured the hearts of people around the world. Princess Elizabeth and Philip had met in 1939, when she was just 13 years old, and had kept in touch throughout the war years. Their engagement was seen as a sign of stability and continuity in a time of great change, and the couple's union was celebrated as a symbol of hope for the future. The photograph captures a moment of pure joy and excitement, as the young couple embarks on the next chapter of their lives together. The image has become an iconic symbol of the British monarchy and a reminder of the enduring power of love and hope in times of uncertainty.
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