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Canvas Print : Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
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Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942
The Royal Family at home. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are seen chatting, Princess Elizabeth, just sixteen is knitting (for the troops!), and eleven-year-old Princess Margaret Rose listens to the conversation. Date: 1942
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Media ID 14122110
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1942 Conversation Cosy Domesticated Knitting Margaret Sixteen Special Youth Elizabeth
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of historical royal charm into your home with our Canvas Print of "The Royal Family at Home" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures a rare moment of relaxation for King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth during World War II. Princess Elizabeth, then just sixteen, is seen knitting for the troops, adding a touching element to this intimate family portrait. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are designed to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this timeless photograph, making it a beautiful addition to any room in your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This enchanting photograph captures a rare moment of relaxation and intimacy within the walls of Windsor Castle during World War II. The Royal Family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, sixteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth, and eleven-year-old Princess Margaret Rose, are gathered together for a special sitting with the Illustrated London News (ILN) in May 1942. The King and Queen engage in a warm conversation, their faces expressing a sense of comfort and connection. Princess Elizabeth, with her slender frame and serious expression, is seen knitting diligently for the troops, her small contribution to the war effort. The young Princess Margaret Rose, with her rosy cheeks and listening ear, absorbs the adult conversation with an air of maturity beyond her years. The scene is one of domesticated warmth and cosiness, a stark contrast to the turmoil and uncertainty of the war-torn world outside. The Royal Family's unguarded and unpretentious demeanour adds a humanising touch to their public image, reminding the people of their shared struggles and common bonds. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the private lives of the monarchy during a time of great upheaval, and serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and unity that carried the British people through the darkest days of World War II.
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