Choose PDF type:
| Picture No | 10543268 |
| Date | 1953 |
| Description | Royal Command Portrait by Baron |
| Details |
Royal Command Portrait by Baron~~~~The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh portrayed in the Grand Entrance at Buckingham Palace, the Queen is seen in a yellow tulle evening gown decorated with sprays of mimosa and gold paillette embroidery: she is wearing the blue ribbon and star of the Garter. ~~~~These are some details of Her MajestyÆs diamonds shown in the portrait. The necklace is a wedding present from the Nizam of Hyderabad; the tiara, also a wedding present, from Queen Mary. The bow brooch, drop earrings, bracelet and platinum wristwatch are also set in diamonds. ~~~~The Duke of Edinburgh is wearing the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, with flying badge on his sleeve having qualified as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. ~~~~Published on the 14th December 1953
|
| Source | Photograph in The Illustrated London News Special Coronation Number, 1953 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
| Restrictions |
|
|
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034. If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here. |