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Princess Elizabeth as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, 1942
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Princess Elizabeth as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, 1942
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Her first formal engagement was on her 16th birthday, inspecting the Grenadier Guards as Colonel of this regiment. She wears their regimental cipher as a brooch, and their badge on her hat. Date: 1942
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1942 Badge Birthday Brooch Cipher Colonel Engagement Formal Grenadier Guards Inspecting Official Regiment Regimental Elizabeth
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In this striking photograph, Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, assumes her role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards on her 16th birthday in 1942. The young princess, dressed in a formal military uniform, proudly inspects her regiment, marking her first official engagement. The Grenadier Guards, one of the oldest and most prestigious regiments of the British Army, are distinguished by their iconic bearskin hats and red coats. Princess Elizabeth wears the Grenadier Guards' regimental cipher as a brooch on her left shoulder, signifying her position as their colonel. The cipher, a stylized representation of the regiment's motto, "Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt," which translates to "Where Duty and Glory Lead," is a symbol of her commitment and dedication to the regiment. The regimental badge, featuring a grenade and the royal crown, adorns her hat. The young princess's engagement with the Grenadier Guards was a significant moment in her life, marking the beginning of her journey towards becoming a monarch. Her poised and confident demeanor in this photograph reflects her maturity and determination, despite her young age. The image captures the essence of the young princess's transformation into a future queen and her deep connection to the British military tradition.
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