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Queen Alexandra of The United Kingdom Nee Princess of Denmark, Queen Mary of The United Kingdom Nee Princess of Teck, The Duchess of York Nee Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Prince Albert The Duke of York Later King George VI of The United Kingdom and King George V of The United Kingdom, 1923.

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July 1986: The Duke and Duchess of York next to the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, after the wedding ceremony of The Duke and Duchess of York

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Royal Family on Instagram: “Queen Elizabeth shares a moment with Princess Diana on the balcony of the Buckingham Palace on the wedding day of Prince Charles and Diana.…”

06-12-53 Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, in an open landau from Buckingham Palace.

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Queen Alexandra (1843-1925) wearing Coronation robes, with attendants, 1902

Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after her coronation, with Prince Charles, Princess Anne, and Prince Philip, June 2, 1953.

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Such an astonishingly beautiful photograph. Despite all the trials and tribulations, Her Majesty continues to serve us faithfully. Long may she reign.

Sarah had, as tradition dictated, stayed at Clarence House the night before. She now travelled in the Glass Coach with her father, flanked by eight Lifeguard troopers of the Sovereign's Escort.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with their family in Westminster Abbey, London, for their 25th Silver Wedding anniversary, 20th November 1972.

Elizabeth may be the queen, but it's obvious that her family will always come first.