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Queen Victoria

A rarely seen photograph of the Queen Victoria, from the archives of Bassano, one of the world's oldest photographic studios. It was taken in 1887 in the fiftieth anniversary of Victoria's accession to the throne. She reigned another 14 years before her death in January 1901. During her 63 year reign, the British Empire reached its apogee

ITN Reference: ROYAL/VICT/2

Agency: Camera Press (Bassano)

Queen Victoria

A rarely seen photograph of the Queen Victoria, from the archives of Bassano, one of the world's oldest photographic studios. It was taken in 1882; in the background is a painting of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's "dear one", who died in December 1861. Queen Victoria was born in May 1819 she succeeded to the throne in June 1837 and reigned for 63 years, until her death in January 1901. During her reign the British Empire reached its apogee

ITN Reference: ROYAL/VICT/1

Agency: Camera Press (Bassano)

Princess Mary and The Duke of Windsor

Last Princess Royal. The last Princess Royal, Princess Mary, King George V's only daughter, with the Duke of Windsor aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth at Southampton in 1953. Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that Princess Anne is to be given the title "Princess Royal" - courtesy title which goes only to the eldest daughter of the sovereign. Princess Mary died in March 1965

Broadcast Date: 13 June 1987

Agency: Press Association

Princess Mary at the War Auxiliary Grail Services Club

Last Princess Royal. The last Princess Royal, Princess Mary, (centre) King George 's only daughter, during a visit to the War Auxiliary Grail Services Club for women at Sloan Street in London 1940. Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that Princess Anne is to be given the title "Princess Royal", a courtesy title which is solely in the gift of the sovereign. Princess Mary died in March 1965

Broadcast Date: 13 June 1987

Agency: Press Association

The Princess Royal

Princess Royal. The last Princess Royal, Princess Mary, King George V's only daughter, who died in March 1965. Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that Princess Anne is to be given the title "Princess Royal", a courtesy title which goes only to the eldest daughter of the sovereign as a mark of esteem

Agency: Press Association

Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret

Two million cheering people lined the route taken by the Royal Family to Saint Paul's from Buckingham Palace for the thanksgiving service to mark her eightieth birthday. Picture shows the Queen Mother with her two daughters on the balcony of Buckingham Palace (l to r) Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother, and Her Royal Highness the Queen

Agency: Central Press

Queen Mother, Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, Viscount Linley and Sarah Armstrong-Jones

The Queen Mother with her six grandchildren in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace today after the service of thanksgiving in honour of her 80th birthday at St Paul's Cathedral. They are Princee Anne (seated right) and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones (seated left) with (standing from left) Viscount Linley, Prince Andrew, Prince Charles and Prince Edward

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Queen Mother, Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, Viscount Linley and Sarah Armstrong-Jones

The Queen Mother and her six grandchildren in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace in 1980 after her 80th birthday thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral. Sitting, left: Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones; right: Princess Anne. Standing, from left: Viscount Linley, Prince Andrew, Prince Charles and Prince Edward

Broadcast Date: 26 November 1986

Agency: Press Association

Portrait of the Queen Mother

This portrait of the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 80th birthday in August, was painted in 1940 by Augustus John who considered it a failure but the Queen Mother liked it and gave it a place of honour in her drawing room. Now, the portrait is among the paintings and drawings the Queen Mother has loaned to an exhibition celebrating her birthday. Called "The Queen Mother, a Celebration", the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, runs from 27 June 1980 to 28 September 1980

Agency: Press Association

Stamp showing the Queen Mother

The Post Office's tribute to the Queen Mother, a commemorative 12p stamp to be issued on her 80th birthday, 4 August. It is the first British postage stamp to mark a Royal birthday. Designed by Jeffery Matthews, it is based on a photograph by Norman Parkinson, who has recently taken pictures of all members of the Royal Family

Agency: Press Association

Queen Mother and Viscount Thurso of Ulbster

The Queen Mother pictured dancing with Viscount Thurso of Ulbster, Lord Lieutenant of Caithness at the Royal Jubilee Ball, held in the Assembly Rooms, Wick, Caithness, where she enjoyed dancing until after 1am when she reluctantly left to drive the 24 miles back to the Castle of Mey

Photographer: Janet McDonald

Queen Mother and Prince Charles

On 4 August 1980, the Queen Mother celebrates her 80th birthday. In this library picture of May 1977, silver jubilee year, the Queen Mother, in her robes as Lady of the Thistle, travels with the Prince of Wales, through Edinburgh to attend the Thistle Service at St Giles Cathedral

Broadcast Date: 3 April 1980

Agency: Press Association

Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, Viscount Linley and Sarah Armstrong-Jones

On 4 August 1980, The Queen Mother (third left) celebrates her 80th birthday. This picture was taken on her 76th birthday in the grounds of Clarence House, London. Celebrating that birthday with her were Prince Edward (left), the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew, The Queen, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, Princess Margaret and Viscount Linley

Broadcast Date: 3 April 1980

Agency: Press Association

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