See First Official Portraits of Queen Elizabeth From 1952

On February 26, 1952, a mere 20 days after Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne, she granted a photographic sitting with photographer Dorothy Wilding. The 59 photos Wilding took that day of Queen Elizabeth became an essential part of the new monarch’s public image, as they were used as on postage stamps, and were sent to British embassies worldwide. Queen Elizabeth II, photographed by Dorothy Wilding. Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, photographed by Dorothy Wilding. Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022 In some photos,… Read Full Article