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Princess Elizabeth, at Trooping of the Colour, 1947

Princess Elizabeth, at Trooping of the Colour, 1947


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Princess Elizabeth, at Trooping of the Colour, 1947

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. She is pictured here riding side saddle at the Trooping of the Colour, on the occasion of her fathers official birthday. Date: 1947

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1947 Birthday Colonel Grenadier Guards Horse Back Official Regal Saddle Trooping Elizabeth


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In this striking photograph, Princess Elizabeth, later Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, gracefully rides side saddle on horseback during the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in 1947. The event marked the celebration of her father, King George VI's, official birthday. At this time, Princess Elizabeth held the esteemed position of Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, a role that would later become hers by right as Queen. The Trooping of the Colour is a time-honored British military parade, held annually since 1820, to commemorate the monarch's official birthday. Princess Elizabeth's presence at the parade, just a few years before her accession to the throne, reflects her growing role as a future monarch and her dedication to her military duties. Dressed in a regal, elegant uniform, the princess displays an air of poise and confidence as she rides alongside her military escorts. The horse, adorned with intricate military regalia, appears calm and well-trained, reflecting the precision and discipline of the Grenadier Guards. The open-air setting, with the sun casting dappled light through the trees, adds to the sense of tradition and history that surrounds this significant royal occasion. As the future Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Elizabeth's participation in the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in 1947 signified her commitment to her role as a military leader and her dedication to the British monarchy. This photograph captures a moment of regal grace and underlines the enduring connection between the monarchy and the military in the United Kingdom.

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