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Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
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Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
The Royal Family at home. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are seen chatting, Princess Elizabeth, just sixteen is knitting (for the troops!), and eleven-year-old Princess Margaret Rose listens to the conversation. Date: 1942
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1942 Conversation Cosy Domesticated Knitting Margaret Sixteen Special Youth Elizabeth
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting photograph captures a rare moment of relaxation and intimacy within the walls of Windsor Castle during World War II. The Royal Family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, sixteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth, and eleven-year-old Princess Margaret Rose, are gathered together for a special sitting with the Illustrated London News (ILN) in May 1942. The King and Queen engage in a warm conversation, their faces expressing a sense of comfort and connection. Princess Elizabeth, with her slender frame and serious expression, is seen knitting diligently for the troops, her small contribution to the war effort. The young Princess Margaret Rose, with her rosy cheeks and listening ear, absorbs the adult conversation with an air of maturity beyond her years. The scene is one of domesticated warmth and cosiness, a stark contrast to the turmoil and uncertainty of the war-torn world outside. The Royal Family's unguarded and unpretentious demeanour adds a humanising touch to their public image, reminding the people of their shared struggles and common bonds. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the private lives of the monarchy during a time of great upheaval, and serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and unity that carried the British people through the darkest days of World War II.
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