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Engagement of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten
Their official engagement photograph of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-) and Philip Mountbatten (later The Duke of Edinburgh) (1921-) on 9th July 1947, taken at Buckingham Palace. Date: 1947
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1947 Buckingham Edinburgh Engaged Engagement Mountbatten Official Pair Philip Romance Royals Elizabeth
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This photograph captures the moment of engagement between Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II (1926-), and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-), taken at Buckingham Palace on 9th July 1947. The image shows the young couple standing together, with the Princess in a simple yet elegant dress and the Prince in his naval uniform. The atmosphere is one of joy and excitement, as the couple gazes into each other's eyes, reflecting the deep love and connection that would sustain their marriage for over seven decades. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip's engagement was announced on 9th July 1947, just over a year after the end of World War II. The announcement came as a welcome source of happiness and optimism for the British people, who had endured years of hardship and loss during the war. The engagement was also significant as it marked the beginning of a new era for the British monarchy, with the young Princess set to become the first reigning monarch to have been born after the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. The official engagement photograph was taken in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, and was taken by renowned photographer Grenville Collins. The image has become an iconic representation of the romance and love shared by the future Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, and continues to be a beloved symbol of the enduring strength and resilience of the British monarchy.
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