In honour of The Queen's 94th birthday, here are a few of my favourite Queen moments:
On April 21, 1926, Princess Elizabeth of York was born! Here's how the newsreels covered it:
If you ever find yourself wearing the Imperial State Crown, here's The Queen with some tips on how to do it safely.
The Queen with her beloved Granny in 1946
Hugging First Lady Michelle Obama (because, seriously, who wouldn't?)
The Queen's first official speech in 1940 to the children of the world during the Second World War. She was joined by Princess Margaret
Princess Elizabeth became Second Subaltern Elizabeth Windsor during the War:
Making Christmas pudding with future kings. I love how everyone hides from Prince George's stirring skills!
The Queen fighting with a horse over flowers.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau making her feel old:
Speaking of Trudeau, here's his father, the late Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, doing a pirouette behind The Queen's back in 1977:
"You're the best Queen in the world!"
Kate talking about how The Queen dotes on Prince George and Princess Charlotte
The Queen's 21st birthday speech, possibly the most iconic speech of her life:
On July 10, 1947, Princess Elizabeth's engagement was announced to the dashing Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
They were married on November 20, 1947, nearly 75 years ago!
The Royal Family at Balmoral Castle in 1965
I think The Queen could use a lesson on cake-cutting from Prince Edward
Photobombing the BBC, as one does:
Riding with her grandchildren in 1992:
That time The Queen was a Bond Girl:
As a Canadian, I appreciate all these visits to Canada throughout her reign:
Here's The Queen and Prince Philip in Halifax in 2010. I was on Citadel Hill that rainy day and got to see them in person!
The Queen and her grandchildren playing on an antique fire truck:
The Queen inspecting Prince William as he graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy in 2008. Love those smiles!
"Your Majesty...Mummy."
And finally, from a few weeks ago, when Her Majesty gave probably the most important speech of her reign, in my eyes. "We will meet again."
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