12 Unseen Photos of Queen Elizabeth
As the world's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has been photographed countless times by official photographers. But on her many walkabouts, tours and royal engagements, some of her most memorable moments have also been captured by members of public.
To mark the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, online printing company Photobox launched a nationwide search for photos of royals taken by the public. The best photos will be compiled in a special book, which will be presented to the couple as a wedding present. Here are some of the most interesting, eye-catching and poignant photos of the most famous member of the royal family, which have been submitted by well-wishers over the years.
APRIL 2017
The Queen feeding an elephant at the opening a new facility at Whipsnade Zoo.
APRIL 2016
Taken in Windsor during the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.
2012
Being driven through Stamford in Lincolnshire in the Diamond Jubilee year.
MARCH 2011
Meeting the crowd outside the Warwickshire Justice Centre in Royal Leamington Spa.
JULY 2008
At the Great Yorkshire Show with the prize-winning bull.
JUNE 2003
At the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony at Windsor Castle.
JUNE 1995
Opening a new high school in Armagh, Northern Ireland.
1979
Taken during a drive around Windsor Great Park.
JUNE 1960
The Queen at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London.
1960
In Nassau, the Bahamas, on a royal tour shortly after Elizabeth became Queen.
MAY 1956
Taken at the Badminton Horse Trials.
1949
Princess Elizabeth meeting nurses in Guernsey.
*This story originally appeared on Townandcountrymag.com
*Minor edits have been made by the Townandcountry.ph editors
