HM Queen Elizabeth II at 26

HM Queen Elizabeth II at 26

The back of this photograph, by Dorothy Wilding reads

"Command portrait by Dorothy Wilding.

HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

In the first formal portrait studies to be taken since her accession to the throne H.M. Queen Elizabeth II is wearing a black taffeta gown and the diamond necklace given to her as a 21st-birthday present by the Union of South Africa.

Royal Command Portrait by Dorothy Wilding, please acknowledge.
(DW 015924-R)

Released for publication in or after the evening papers of Tuesday, July 8th, 1952"


The original photograph was probably retouched by my Aunt Nellie at the time of publication while working in Baron Studios of London.

If you are interested, I have previously put up another example of her artistic skills HERE


Happy Birthday Ma'am