Please Enjoy These Super-Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth as a Young Woman
Her matching ’fits with Princess Margaret were kinda iconic, TBH.
Queen Elizabeth passed away in September 2022 after holding the throne for more than 70 years. But long before Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were the resident cool girls of the royal family, Her Majesty was out here serving lewks. Here’s a glimpse at what her life was like as a young princess—and please note motifs of fur, pearls, and, um, workwear (…!).
1926
Little bb Lizzie! The future queen was only a few months old when this pic was taken, and she looks like the cutest cherub there ever was.
1927
Look at that smile! Those curls! Those pearls! Adorable and regal already.
1928
If you squint really hard, you can kinda make out the shape of 2-year-old Elizabeth’s overexposed hand, but it’s more fun to imagine she’s flipping off a paparazzo for raising his voice or doing something she deemed unacceptable.
1929
Shirley Temple WHO?!?! Three-year-old Elizabeth knew how to work the camera.
1929
Pearls make another appearance. Side note: This ruffled dress…does it come in adult sizes?
1929
It's giving, “everything the light touches is our kingdom.”
1930
This? Just a future icon in the making.
1930
Good to know that even the most royal of royals also loved playing with their dolls. 🥺
1930
Elizabeth’s dad (King George VI) took this photo of his daughter frolicking through a field of flowers, and honestly, it’s just so pure and wonderful.
1931
Apparently, Lizzie made her bridesmaid debut at…age 5?! Here she is looking posh in a hooded fur cape to watch Lady May Cambridge tie the knot.
1933
IDK what seven-year-old Elizabeth was carrying in her purse here, but if I had to guess, I would say a tube of watermelon-flavored Lip Smacker, a piece of Juicy Fruit gum, and a crumpled dandelion she ripped out of the ground. JK, it’s obviously something way more chic.
1935
Really living for the caption of this photo: “Every inch a princess.”
1935
Elizabeth’s parents definitely made her wear this outfit for what I can only assume must be the royal equivalent to an awkward yearbook photo. All that’s missing is a backdrop featuring a stock photo of an autumnal scene.
1936
Here’s 10-year-old Elizabeth bonding with her pony. Little did she know back then that (a) she’d replace that poor pony with a fleet of posh and possibly inbred corgis and (b) she’d go on to almost exclusively wear massive hats and headscarves.
1936
Speaking of corgis, here she is cradling one like a baby. Head support, Elizabeth, head support!
1936
Okay, sorry, one more dog pic because LOOK AT HOW HAPPY THAT PUPPER IS. The love runs deep between Elizabeth and her corgis.
1936
Okay, I lied. This is actually the last pic with dogs because look how wholesome this photo is. Also, seems like 1936 was a good dog year!
1937
Queen Elizabeth really outshone her own father at his own coronation with that royal wave. Iconic.
1937
Here, Queen Elizabeth is pictured alongside her sister Princess Margaret and a seriously stunning floral arrangement. I co-sign.
1937
The matching sister 'fits?! If I could add to cart, I would ngl.
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