20 Rare Photos of Elizabeth II, Who Devoted Her Entire Life to the Crown, but Always Stayed True to Herself

On September 8, 2022, one of the most recognized and respected people in the world passed away — the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II. She was 96 years old. She will always be remembered as an elegant person in gorgeous suits, with a nice hat on her head, a purse in her hand, and a restrained smile on her face.

We at CHEERY have found rare photos, where Elizabeth II didn’t always follow the royal protocols, and still won our hearts.

Princess Elizabeth in the grounds of her London home, 145 Piccadilly, with a pet dog.

Princess Elizabeth plays the piano at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Castle, England on April 11, 1942.

Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, and little Prince Charles, trying to grab his mom’s pearl necklace, 1949.

Princess Elizabeth enjoys an old-fashioned square dance in Canada, October 11, 1951. The dance became popular after these photos.

Queen Elizabeth II is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem, circa 1954.

Garfield Barwick is awarded with honors in the Government House in Sydney, February 6, 1954.

The Royal family in Nanaimo, July 16, 1959.

Elizabeth II gets off the plane and see the wind flowing her skirt, August 2, 1959.

The Royal family playing with corgis in Balmoral, September 8, 1960.

Queen Elizabeth II, horse riding, June 1961.

Queen Elizabeth II being crowned with a head dress of frangipani flowers at a traditional feast in Tuvalu on October 26, 1982.

Elizabeth II with Prince Philip at the badminton horse trials.

Queen Elizabeth II knew there was always time for beauty. Windsor horse show, May 11, 1985.

Queen Elizabeth II is watched by gardener Norm Dunn and Prince Philip as she plants a “Black Sally” in March 14, 2006 in Canberra, Australia.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the Royal Windsor Horseshow on May 11, 2007 in Windsor, England. This is the second day of the show and the Queen’s horse Balmoral Melody was the “Supreme Champion” of the Highland Pony class.

Queen Elizabeth II reacts after her horse Carlton House comes in third in the Epsom Derby at Epsom Downs racecourse on June 4, 2011 in Epsom, England.

The royal family visiting a fish market in New Haven, October 31, 2013.

Queen Elizabeth II attended Richard Quinn’s runway show February 20, 2018.

Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, posing alongside the tree which they planted. October 1, 2021.

Queen Elizabeth II is seen driving her Range Rover car on July 2, 2021.

How do you remember Queen Elizabeth II?