30 Unseen Images Of The Queen

1.  Baby Elizabeth in 1926

Image source/ bbcThis rare image of the Queen was taken in 1926 and is an image of her with her mother and father, Duke and Duchess of York at the time before becoming King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A beautiful photo of them and their daughter Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II. 

2. Elizabeth's Love For Horses

Image source/ gettyimagesElizabeth had a love for horses and horse racing, and this began at a young age as shown in this image that was taken in 1935. She was an enthusiastic and skilled rider, and she owned many horses throughout her childhood, and this continued into her adulthood too. 

3. The Queen And Her Dogs

Image source/ expressQueen Elizabeth had owned these two corgi dogs throughout her whole life, and they used to come with her nearly everywhere she went up until the later stage of her life. This image was taken in 1936 at her home 145 Picadilly in London.  The Queen went on to adopt more and more corgis after she became Queen.

4. The Queen Celebrating V-E Day

Image source/ warhistoryonlineThis photo was taken on V-E Day in 1945 where Queen Elizabeth II decided to sneak out in disguise to celebrate with the people. This image shows the dedication and commitment to the people that the Queen had, one of the many reasons why she was loved so much.

5. Elizabeth's Wedding Day

Image source/ bbcThis image was taken in 1947 and shows Princess Elizabeth, at the time, and the Duke of Edinburgh leaving Westminster Abbey after their special marriage ceremony. The couple's love story was for the ages, and they were married for nearly 74 years before Phillip sadly passed away in 2021.

6. The Queen With Her Son

Image source/ instylePrincess Elizabeth photographed together with her son Charles to honour her firstborn child's birthday. This image was taken in 1949 as Elizabeth celebrated her son's birthday. Despite all the time and effort that she put into her role as Queen, she always had time and effort for her children.

7.  Arriving For Her Film Premiere

Image source/ pinterestThis image is the Queen being photographed arriving for her film premiere of Lady and the Lamp in London, taken in 1951. Queen Elizabeth attended many film premieres during her time, but this was one of her first ones and this image has rarely been seen by the public.

8. Coronation Day

Image source/ naturaldiamondsThis image was taken during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation June 2nd, 1953 and was taken immediately after the Queen was coronated.  The Queen is wearing her famous coronation dress and holding the famous sceptre and orb. Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70 years.

9. The Queen's Australian Tour

Image source/ pinterestThis image was taken in 1954 during the Queen's commonwealth visit and tour of Australia. It shows her leaving a banquet that she attended whilst on tour. Queen Elizabeth II travelled and toured many different countries during her time as Queen and was well respected and admired by all.

10. A Royal Family Picnic

Image source/ popsugarA royal family picnic photographed in 1960 in the gardens of Balmoral Castle. Baby Prince Andrew is sat on Prince Phillip's lap during the picnic with Prince Charles and Princess Anne on each side and also one of the Queen's corgi dogs. A lovely photo showing the Queen spending time with her family.

11. The Queen Welcomes JFK

Image source/ vanityfairIn 1961, Queen Elizabeth II welcomed American President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy to Buckingham Palace and this image shows the two with the Queen and Prince Phillip during their time in the palace. The Queen had many great relationships with various world leaders.

12. The Queen In Mexico

Image source/ glamourThis image of the Queen was photographed in 1975 during her state visit to Mexico.  Queen Elizabeth is with a load of local school children. This again shows the Queens dedication and eagerness to create connections with regular people and not just the ones in her own country.

13. The Queen Dancing In The White House

Image source/ glamourQueen Elizabeth II dancing with President Gerald Ford during a White House State dinner. This image was photographed in 1976 during the Queens state visit to America. Another example of the Queen building relationships with other world leaders, making her well respected around the world.

14. Elizabeth Attending A Baseball Game

Image source/ mercurynewsIn 1991, Queen Elizabeth visited America and attended a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles. In this image, she is photographed with US President George Bush and First Lady Barbora Bush shaking hands with the Oakland Athletic players.

15. The Queen Visiting A Horse Show

Image source/ theguardianIn 1991, the Queen visited a Royal Windsor Horse show. The Queen had a very passionate love for horses and owned many different horses and she loved to attend as many horse races and competitions as she could during her time as Queen.  The Queen had loved horses since being a young child.

16. The Queen In Budapest

Image source/ globalnewsThis unseen image is from 1993 when the Queen visited Budapest, Hungary and showed off her very colourful and iconic fashion style; a matching polka-dot hat and suit. Hungary was added to the long list of countries that Queen Elizabeth II had visited during her time as Queen.

17. Another Colourful Style By The Queen

Image source/ cambridgenewsIn 1999, the Queen takes a trip to Birmingham to attend the Royal Variety performance at Birmingham Hippodrome. This image is another example that photographs the Queens iconic colourful style of clothing, wearing a multi-coloured top with a long bright yellow skirt.

18. The Queen With Nelson Mandela

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In 2003, Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth II welcomed and met with former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela during a reception held at Buckingham Palace that was held in honour of the Rhodes Trust, which is an educational charity. The Queen often helped out with many different charity events.

19. The Queens Arrival To The 2006 Windsor Horse Show

Image source/ news24This image was taken in 2006 and photographs Queen Elizabeth II arriving at a party and dinner at the 2006 Royal Windsor Horse Show. Throughout her lifetime, the Queen attended many different horse shows and competitions, showing her passion and love for horses.

20. The Queen Arriving To Unveil Her Mother

Image source/ wmagazineIn 2009, Queen Elizabeth II arrived in London to unveil a memorial statue of her mother, Queen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth took over from her mother as Queen of England in 1952 and went on to stay Queen up until her death in 2022, making her Britain's longest reigning monarch.

21. The Queen Leaving State Opening Of Parliments

Image source/ dailymailThis photograph was taken in 2013 and shows Queen Elizabeth II giving off a nice smile whilst leaving the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords. The Queen attended all events involved with Parliament and always had a big smile on her face which made everyone admire her even more.

22. The Queen Performing A Minutes Silence

Image source/ dailyexpressQueen Elizabeth and Prince Phillp photographed performing and observing a minute's silence back in 2017. This minute silence was to honour the victims of the terrorist attack at Manchester arena and was held at the start of a garden party held at Buckingham Palace.

23. The Queen At A Runway Show

Image source/ platformmagazineQueen Elizabeth photographed next to Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, on the left, and Anna Wintour, Vogue editor in Chief. This was taken in 2018 during Richard Quinn's runway show before the Queen presented him with an award.

24. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Image source/ theguardianThis image was photographed in 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Ceremony, celebrating her iconic and record breaking 70 year long reign of Britain. This photo is one of the last taken of the Queen in person before her saddening passing a few months later.

25. The Queen At The Armed Forces Parade

Image source/ newsskyQueen Elizabeth II photographed in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Queen was there to attend an Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade. Throughout her whole reign, Queen Elizabeth II attended so many Armed Forces events to show her appreciation.

26. The Queen Visiting A New Tennis Centre

Image source/glamourmagazineQueen Elizabeth II photographed attending the newly opened National Tennis Centre in Roehampton of London, in 2007. The Queen visited many sporting arenas and events during her time, showing her love and passion for many different sports across the country.

27. The Queen Leaving Hospital

Image source/ pinterestIn 2003, Queen Elizabeth II had to have knee surgery and this image photographs her leaving the King Edward VII hospital after successfully having and recovering from the surgery. The Queen left the hospital with a walking stick but quickly recovered and did not use it for long.

28. The Queen In USA

Image source/ newsweekThis image photographs Queen Elizabeth II in America, in the famous Rose Garden at the White House during a reception. This is another example of the Queen making good relationships with leaders overseas and showing her respect to each country she visited during her time.

29. The Queen In Berlin

Image source/ theaustralianThis image photographs the Queen in 1987, when Queen Elizabeth II visited Berlin and West Berlin during a state visit. The Queen established many different positive relationships during her time as Queen and made many good connections between Britain and other countries around the world.

30. Another Photo With A Horse

Image source/ townandcountrymagazineThis final image photographs Queen Elizabeth II smiling next to a horse, showing her love for them throughout her whole life, the Queen has so many photos with horses but it is rare ones like this that really capture the true person that Elizabeth was. Queen Elizabeth had an amazing life and will always be remembered.

31. Practicing Her Royal Wave

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Here we see a very young Princess Elizabeth back in 1928, shown wearing adorable bonnet hat and cute outfit. It looks like she's holding out her hand paying attention to something important - could this be her first practice of her future royal wave?

32. A Visit To The Zoo

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This sort of looks like a beautiful 1800s-era painting, doesn't it? The flowers look to pretty to be real! And so does the princess. But here Elizabeth is spending some time in the grounds of Windsor Castle during her childhood - and she probably didn't know how perfect a picture this would make.

35. The Royal Family

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Here you can see a young Princess Elizabeth (bottom left) with a family dog (a different breed to a corgi for a change!) and the rest of the royal family at this time. Here they pose in the grounds of Windsor Castle, at the Royal Lodge, with King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.

36. Elizabeth In Full Military Uniform

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Here in 1946, Queen Elizabeth attends a military parade in full military uniform. You can see that her uniform matches the other women around her, with nothing obvious to mark her out as queen if you didn't know that famous face! Which of course you would when the queen is standing in front of you.

37. The Queen Plays A Game Of Tag

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Have you ever actually seen the queen looking like she's having this much fun? And not only that, but giving up on the royal gowns and the trained expression just to let loose and play a game? Here she's playing tag on board the ship HMS Vanguard with the midshipmen.

38. Elizabeth And Philip Square Dancing

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Just like it might have surprised you to see Queen Elizabeth playing a carefree game of tag, did you ever think to see Elizabeth and Philip square-dancing? And dressed for the part to boot? During their royal tour of Canada, the pair took to the dance floor.

39. Trooping The Color

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Trooping the Color is an important parade for the royal family in the UK, and here the Queen is shown Trooping the Colors back in 1951 on the back of a chestnut horse, as she actually represents her father the King. The parade takes place outside Buckingham Palace.

40. The Queen Stands With The Prime Ministers Of The Commonwealth

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The Commonwealth is what a specific collection of nations is called, and Elizabeth was the head of the commonwealth. Here she poses with prime ministers of nations included in the commonwealth, including UK prime minister Winston Churchill and Australian Robert Menzies.

41. On The Balcony

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Being on a balcony as queen is no big deal - she's no stranger to a balcony, after all. This was just one of many that the Queen had stood on, this one in Melbourne during her Australian tour back in 1954, seen here in a pretty green dress and white gloves.

42. The Queen Waves Off A Ship

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Here the queen is photographed back in 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland. She was waving at the Canadian Pacific liner named the Empress of Britain as it took to the water. The queen was seen wearing black formal gloves, accessories and a patterned coat-dress.

43. Elizabeth And A Young Charles On A Dog Walk

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Photographed here at Great Windsor Park, a young Queen Elizabeth is taking a walk with a very young Charles (now King of England) as they walk the dog. You can't see the dog in this photo, but we're betting it's a corgi, right? The queen is wearing a casual summer dress and sunglasses.

44. Queen Elizabeth Greets Sophia Loren

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A queen meets another queen of stage and screen. Queen Elizabeth II here greets legendary screen actress Sophia Loren, as she greets performers behind the scenes at the Royal Film Show in 1957. Can you recognize any of the other guests in the line?

45. A Picnic In The Castle Grounds

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Pictured here in the grounds of the royal castle Balmoral, in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth enjoys a photo - and time outdoors - with her family. Beside her is husband Prince Philip, on his lap a very young Prince Andrew, to the left Princess Anne and to the right the now-King of England, Prince Charles. And the family doggie next to him, of course!

46. The Queen Visits The Pope

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Queen Elizabeth dons out-of-character black for her stately visit to the Vatican in Italy, including sheer black veil. She visits Pope John XXIII with her husband, Prince Philip, also dressed in formal royal attire. Here she's leaving the Vatican after the royal visit.

47. The Queen During A Visit To Pakistan

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During one of her many, many royal trips, Queen Elizabeth II also made a visit to Pakistan. Here she's pictured outside the Badshahi Mosque in the city of Lahore in 1961, with other important figures of the country. She stands out, as usual, in her brightly colored clothes!

48. Even A Queen Needs To Walk The Dogs

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Queen Elizabeth II was known for her love of her corgis, as well as horses, and she was often pictured with them. Here she's seen walking two of them as she takes a stroll at Liverpool Street Station in the UK, wearing a brown fur coat and escorted, of course.

49. The Prince Officially Becomes 'Of Wales'

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Back when he was a young prince, Prince Charles officially became Prince of Wales during a ceremony at Caernarvon Castle when the queen officially gave him the title in 1969. Many years after this ceremony, Charles is having a different crown placed on his head - now as king.

50. Puppy Love

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The queen was always cool and collected when it came to taking official photographs, but dogs can't hide the true emotion from their faces - and look at that look of absolute love and devotion this pooch has for the queen as she poses for this picture! Adorable.