Her Majesty celebrated her 80th birthday with a private party at The Ritz, wearing a floor-length royal blue gown with a sapphire necklace and earring set from the George VI Victorian Suite that was gifted to Elizabeth from her father, King George VI, on her wedding day in 1947.
13 April 1927
Front cover of the Tatler featuring a portrait of Queen Mary holding her granddaughter Princess Elizabeth of York (later Queen Elizabeth II) shortly before her first birthday. The Princess was being cared for by her grandparents while the Duke and Duchess of York were on tour in Australia. King George and Queen Mary proved adoring grandparents to the Princess known as 'Lilibet' within the family.
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The Queen and Prince Philip laughing as they look at a programme signed by close members of the family used as a card for HM's 60th birthday. Philip holds card up at far window of coach for the family to see.
Princess Anne greeted by a doggo during her visit to the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Regiment at St Georgeโs Barracks, on 07 February 2024.