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Queen Elizabeth II at The Royal Film Performance
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Queen Elizabeth II at The Royal Film Performance
The Royal Film Performance, 1952 - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). Date: 1952
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1952 Beaming Bouquet Descend Descending Gloves Gown Monarch Monarchy Performance Smile Smiles Staircase Elizabeth
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This enchanting photograph captures a young and radiant Queen Elizabeth II as she descends the grand staircase of the Odeon Leicester Square cinema in London, on the night of The Royal Film Performance in 1952. The monarch, who was only 26 years old at the time, is seen gracefully making her way down the steps, her long white gloves and elegant gown accentuating her regal presence. A beaming smile illuminates her face as she holds a bouquet of flowers, having just watched the film "The Sound of Music" which was being premiered at the event. The Royal Film Performance is an annual event held to raise funds for the Variety Club of Great Britain, and this particular occasion marked the first public appearance of Queen Elizabeth II following her coronation earlier that year. The image, taken in the 1950s, is a testament to the enduring charm and charisma of the monarch, and offers a glimpse into the history and traditions of the British monarchy.
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