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The Royal Silver Wedding. The scene in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947 during the wedding ceremony of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The ceremony was conducted by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, the late Lord Fisher. Flanking the royal couple are King George VI and the groomsman, the Marquess of Milford Haven, Queen Elizabeth, now the Queen Mother, is seen on the right

Broadcast Date: 26 October 1972

Agency: Central Press Photos

The Royal Silver Wedding. The scene in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947 during the wedding ceremony of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The ceremony was conducted by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, the late Lord Fisher. Flanking the royal couple are King George VI and the groomsman, the Marquess of Milford Haven, Queen Elizabeth, now the Queen Mother, is seen on the right

Broadcast Date: 26 October 1972

Agency: Central Press Photos

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip seated on a sofa at the Vatican, talk with Secretary of State Monsignor Agostino Casaroli as they were about to be received by the Pope here Friday

Agency: Associated Press

Hear Anthems. Prince Phillip, Mrs Paloma de la Madrid, Queen Elizabeth II and Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid stand during the playing of the national anthems after the Queen arrived in this Mexican resort town Thursday

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, are photographed with Mrs Indira Ghandi (right) and President Zail Singh (2nd from left) of India upon their arrival at the New Delhi airport for their 10 day official visit to India

Agency: United Press International

Photographer: Arthur Tsang

Queen's Tour of Eastern Arabia 1979. The second day of the Queen and Prince Philip's three week tour of the Middle East was a series of seething motorcades and cheering expatriots as they toured the various places of interest. Picture shows: Royal Happiness... The Queen and Prince Philip with Prince Sa'ad (The Crown Prince and Prime Minister) and His Royal Highness The Emir of Kuwait enjoy a touch of light relief before dinner on board the Royal Yacht Britannia in the evening

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Central Press Photos

Queen's Tour of Eastern Arabia 1979. The Queen and Prince Philip were greeted by Arab Princess in gold and brown robes as they arrived in Kuwait by Concorde on Monday (12 February) on the first stage of their three week tour of the Middle East. Wearing a long sleeved apricot sorbet coloured dress with matching pillbox hat, with flowing oriental style scarf, the Queen was greeted by the 51 year old Emir of Kuwait. A 21 gun salute was fired and two national anthems were played by the Queen and Prince were escorted to the Royal Yacht Britannia. In the evening the Emir gave a state banquet in honour of the Royal couple. With the growing trouble in Iran the Queen's visit is seen as strengthening bonds with Britain. Picture shows: In bright sunshine the Queen is welcomed by the Emir of Kuwait at the airport and inspects the Guard of Honour. On the left a soldier gives salute

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Central Press Photos

Thirty Years a Monarch. Our picture shows Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip at Sandringham, Norfolk, England. The Queen celebrates 30 years as a monarch on 6 February

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Central Press Photos

Silver Smiles. London. Silver wedding anniversary smiles from the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as they read message of congratulations from all over the world in the Belgian suite at Buckingham Palace

Broadcast Date: 8 December 1976

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Press Association

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/105

Agency: Central Press Photos

Together Again. Back from her tour of New Zealand and Australia, the Queen smiles happily as she drives away from London Airport with Princess Anne this afternoon

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/51

Agency: Central Press Photos

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/31

Agency: Studio Lisa

The Queen, in an attractive coat with matching cape and wrap, chats with her sister, Princess Margaret, when they turned up at this afternoon's race meeting at Ascot. The Queen Mother, who was also at the racecourse, was a little unfortunate. Her horse, Isle of Man, finished fourth out of four runners in the Frogmore Handicap Steeple Chase

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Press Association

Royal Pantomime Christmas 1941. To entertain their parents and close friends, Princess Margaret (aged 11) and Princess Elizabeth (15) took part in a traditional pantomime at Buckingham Palace. Princess Elizabeth, left, played Prince Charming and Princess Margaret played Cinderella

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Camera Press London

Queen Elizabeth encounters anti royalist demonstrators in Dunedin. The Queen and Prince Philip spent the 4th day of their tour here in Wellington today

Broadcast Date: 15 October 1981

Agency: UPI

London. Mr Harold Wilson, the retiring Prime Minister escorts the Queen, both obviously in a relaxed mood, as the enter the State Room at 10 Downing Street when Mr and Mrs Wilson entertained the Queen at a farewell dinner

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Press Association

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Radio Times Hulton Picture Library

The Churchill Greets The Queen. Arriving at Number 10 Downing Street in Whitehall, London (official London residence of the Prime Minister) to dine with her Premier and his wife, Her Majesty the Queen is greeted by Sir Winston and Lady Churchill, left. It is felt in London that the Prime Minister's retirement is now imminent and that he will be succeeded as Premier by Sir Anthony Eden, who was also a guest at last night's function

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/142

Agency: Press Association

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/90

Agency: Associated Press

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/104

Agency: Central Press Photos

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip pictured today inside Westminster Abbey, London during the service to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Edinburgh. The Queen and Prince Philip dancing an eightsome reel in Edinburgh tonight at the Centenary Ball of the Royal Scottish Pipers' Society in the Assembly Room, both wearing Scottish regalia

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell [Press Association Court Photographer]

Visit Nepal. Five Brave Men. Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh pose with five Gurkhas who are each holders of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the British Army. (Left to right) Rambahadur Limbu, Talbahdur Pun, Ganju Lama, Bhanbakta Gurung, and Agansing Rai. The Queen met these and other Gurkhas at a reception at the British Embassy this morning

Agency: Associated Press

The Queen in China. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh applaud a performance of ethnic dances by children in the playground of Peking's June 1 kindergarten yesterday

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a performance of "The Good Life" tonight at the BBC TV Studios in aid of the commonwealth games appeal. The Queen Meets the cast after the show Paul Eddington, Penelope Keith, Felicity Kendal, Richard Briars

Agency: United Press International

Ascot, England. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh both smiling happily as they arrive at the Golden Gates for the fourth day of the Royal Ascot race meeting

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/123

Agency: UPI

With Alistair Burnet and Di Edwards-Jones

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/141

Agency: Press Association

With Anna Ford and David Nicholas

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/140

Agency: Press Association

Philadelphia. Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip playfully discuss the colonial furnishings including the signing table where the Declaration of Independence was signed

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: UPI

Queen Elizabeth looks on as the Duke of Edinburgh (right) talks to Queen Noor of Jordan during photocall before their state banquet on the first day of her five day state visit. King Hussein is at the left

Agency: United Press International

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/121

Agency: Central Press Photos

London. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the King of Malaysia, drive in open carriage as they arrive at Buckingham Palace. The King, Sultan Abdul Halin Mu'adzam, and his Queen are on a state visit to Britain

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/125

Agency: UPI

The Queen and the Queen Mother need the shelter of their wide brimmed hats as the sunshine bathed Epsom Race Track today giving Derby day a festive holiday atmosphere

Agency: Press Association

Queen Elizabeth II looks over to listens to the speech of West Berlin Mayor Eberhard Diepgen during his address at a dinner tonight. The Queen later in her own address underlines Britain's commitment to the city

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/56

Agency: Unknown

Southampton. Royals depart for annual holiday. The Queen bids farewell to well wishers at Southampton today, while her granddaughter Zara Phillips gives a more naval wave from the Royal Yacht Britannia before it heads for Balmoral, Scotland and the Royal family's annual holiday

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell [Press Association Court Photographer]

Challenge Cup Winner. Queen Elizabeth II visited Keeneland race course in Lexington where she present the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge cup to the winner of the inaugural 1 and 1/16 mile race for three year old fillies. Jockey Keith Allen looks on as owner Seth Hancock receives the cup from the Queen. Allen was the winner on his ride Sintra, a fillie from Cherry Valley Farm

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II enjoying the children's rally at Roseau, Dominica on Friday while Prince Philip is caught giving attention to his eye

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: David Caulkin

Queen Makes Friends with Elephants. The Queen makes friends with a couple of performing elephants from a circus in London's Hyde Park today, when she attended a huge children's party celebrating the centenary of the St John Ambulance Brigade

Agency: Press Association

France Visit D-Day Anniversary. Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she greets medal decorated war veterans at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh along with French President Francois Mitterrand and his wife earlier laid wreaths at the cemetery memorial

Agency: United Press International

Normandy Commemoration. Heads of state of the Allied countries which took part in the D-Day landing pose together at an international ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landing. From left: Premier Pierre Elliott Trudeau of Canada, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, King Olav of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, President Francois Mitterrand of France, Queen Elizabeth of Britain, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and President Ronald Reagan of the United States. Warships are in the background

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: Michel Lipchitz

Queen Elizabeth holds a straw bag presented to her in the Straw Market as she talks with the local vendors. Queen Elizabeth is on a Royal tour of the Bahamas

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Photographer: Chas Cancellare

The Queen (centre foreground), then Princess Elizabeth, during an ATS course at Camberley, Surrey, in 1945. Today the Queen joined some 2,000 service and ex-servicewomen who served their country both in and after the Second World War at a grand reunion at the WRAC Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, Guildford. Among those the Queen met this afternoon was Mrs Pat Blake, ex-Sergeant Pat Hayes, who can be seen sitting directly behind the Queen in this picture

Agency: Press Association

Her Majesty The Queen in the Badminton Horse Trials main arena before presenting the awards this afternoon

Agency: Unknown

Royal Visit. Queen Elizabeth II, right, after she was presented a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival at the Belize City International airport, Wednesday. Standing next to the Queen is Her Excellency the Governor General Dame Minita E Gordon of Belize

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: David Caulkin

The Queen is greeted by Christchurch Cathedral choir boys, on her walkabout through the square, with her the Major of Christchurch Sir Hamish Hay

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Smiles All Around. Britain's Queen Elizabeth, and Chinese behind her including Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian, smile as Chinese youngster salutes after presenting her with a bouquet Sunday at Peking airport. The Queen arrived for a six day visit to China, her first

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II looks down at a bouquet of flowers presented her on her tour of St Paul Regional School in St. Paul Wednesday afternoon. The Queen and Royal Family are on a 12 day tour of Canada

Agency: Associated Press

Royal Charter. The Queen at the Industrial Society in London today where she presented the society with a Royal Charter. The society, an independent charitable organisation, will keep its name and not add the prefix 'Royal'

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Maundy Gift for The Queen. The Queen accepts a bunch of daffodils from a well wisher in the crowd during her walkabout today after the traditional Maundy Thursday service in Ely Cathedral, where she had presented the Royal Maundy money to 122 pensioners, a man and a woman for each of her 61 years. The Royal Maundy dates back to the 12th century. In her left hand, the Queen carries a sweet smelling nosegay, following a custom which survives from the days when such a posy was thought to afford protection against the plague

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell