When Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress used ration coupons, Britain sent her a touching gift she could not keep

Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, became a symbol of post-war Britain. Despite wartime ...

The 1940 radio message that connected young Princess Elizabeth with wartime evacuees

In 1940, a young Princess Elizabeth addressed displaced children via radio, offering comfort and shared resilience during ...

Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip won her over, author says

“With all of these Grenadier Guards around the place, the queen mother was very much hoping — she placed a number of ...

Queen Elizabeth’s Mother Wanted Her To Marry Someone Else, Not Prince Philip

Before Princess Elizabeth married Prince Philip, the Queen Mother reportedly favored Hugh, Earl of Euston, a distinguished ...
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Queen Elizabeth's Memories of VE Day Resurfaced for 80th Anniversary — Including Leaving the Palace Incognito

The late monarch once called May 8, 1945, "one of the most memorable nights of my life" Queen Elizabeth's remarks about VE Day have resurfaced on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in ...