PREVIOUSLY unseen photos of the Royal Family are on display for the first time.
The intimate images, including four royal mothers with their babies in their arms, will be revealed tomorrow at Buckingham Palace.
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Queen Elizabeth, sister Princess Margaret, cousin Princess Alexandra and the Duchess of Kent showed off their newborns in 1964.
For six decades, this family photo taken by Margaret’s photographer husband, Lord Snowdon, has been in a private album. From today onwards, the public will be able to see the image in a new exhibition.
It’s one of 150 on display, including a pose of the Princess of Wales on her 40th birthday and a reflective look at young Charles and Anne.
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography is at The King’s Gallery from today until 6 October.
The Real Mothers and Children, 1964
The Queen cradles her youngest son, Prince Edward, surrounded by royal relatives who gave birth in 1964.
Edward, now Duke of Edinburgh, was born on March 10.
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Princess Alexandra is with her son James Ogilvy, born on February 29th.
The Duchess of Kent, whose husband was Elizabeth’s cousin, is with her daughter Lady Helen Taylor, born on April 28.
Princess Margaret kneels with her daughter Lady Sarah Chatto, born on May 1.
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‘A once in a lifetime photo’ of mothers
The royal that shines in this remarkable family portrait is the late Queen.
Having all those real mothers with their newborn babies together is a once in a lifetime chance.
Tony Snowdon – photographing the monarchy before he even married Princess Margaret – is the master of his art.
He takes advantage of the natural light from the window and positions Elizabeth in the perfect spot so your eyes go straight to her.
It’s wonderful that the royals have decided to allow the public to share this special moment in history.
ARTHUR EDWARDS
Princess Kate in 2021
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The Princess of Wales’ regal beauty shines through as she poses in a white Alexander McQueen dress ahead of her 40th birthday.
It’s no surprise that snapper Paolo Roversi described the portrait as “a moment of pure joy”.
Royal Family in 1943
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KING George VI and Queen Elizabeth with their daughters Elizabeth and Margaret at the height of the Second World War in 1943.
The family portrait was taken in Windsor by Sir Cecil Beaton, who captured the glamor of The Blitz and Hollywood.
Isabel in 1942
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The future Queen played her part in the war effort, inspecting troops and then joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945.
This 1942 image of Cecil Beaton shows her at age 16 as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
Charles and sister Anne in 1956
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MIRROR, mirror on the wall, who was the most beautiful of all?
Princess Anne and her brother Charles look reflective in 1956.
The photo of the now king and his younger sister was taken by Lord Snowdon, who became their uncle when he married their aunt Princess Margaret four years later.
The Queen and Margaret in 1980
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SISTERS Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret share a moment in 1980.
The photos, featuring the pair in matching satin dresses, are from a series taken in Windsor for the Queen Mother’s 80th birthday.
Fashion photographer Norman Parkinson CBE provided his contact sheet for the exhibition.
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