Today is the 91st birthday of the Queen of England. She is the longest reigning British monarch (65 years) and the longest reigning queen in the history of the world. In a 1947 radio broadcast, transmitted while on tour of Africa with her family, the 21 year old princess said, “I declare before you all that my whole life, weather it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”. She has lived up to that declaration with dignity and consistency, a rarity in the tumultuous times we live in. History I’m sure will hold her in high esteem. To celebrate the day I’ve compiled pictures that give us a glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman.
At Balmoral with Edward, her uncle who later would be king and abdicate to marry Wallis Simpson.At the Lyceum Theater in the Duchess Box, 1935The Queen has always loved horses.Always in possession of a commanding presenceWith Charles, Anne and Winston Churchill, I love how he’s looking straight into the camera.Princess Elizabeth marries Philip Mountbatten on November 20, 1947.With Princess Anne August 1950The coronation, June 2,1953With Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother at Epsom DownsLove the coat, booties and hat!The Queen takes a picture of her husband during a horse show, May 16,1982I adore the matching turbanSharing a happy moment with Princess Diana
I love to see the Queen having a good timeWith her young relatives to mark her 90th birthday, photo by Annie LeibovitzThe Queen’s passion for horses has been a constant throughout her life.
With the Obamas at Buckingham Palace May 24, 2011Happy Birthday!
