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Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret playing in a sandpit
Princesses Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-) and Margaret (1930-2002), daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York playing in a sandpit at St. Paul's Walden Bury, Welwyn, Herts - the residence of their Grandparents the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. Date: 1933
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Bucket Bury Countess Digging Digs Frederick Grandparents Hertfordshire Margaret Pauls Plays Playtime Princesses Royals Siblings Sister Spade Strathmore Thurston Walden Welwyn Elizabeth Sandpit
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In this enchanting photograph, two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret, are captured in a moment of pure joy and sibling bonding as they play in a sandpit at St. Paul's Walden Bury, the residence of their grandparents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. The sisters, future Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926) and Princess Margaret (b. 1930), are dressed in simple yet elegant outfits, with Elizabeth wearing a white blouse and red pleated skirt, and Margaret in a blue dress and white cardigan. Their faces are filled with delight as they dig in the sand with their buckets and spades, leaving behind a trail of footprints and laughter. The scene exudes a sense of idyllic childhood, transporting us back to a simpler time. The sisters' playful interaction is a testament to their close relationship, which would endure throughout their lives. This photograph, taken in 1933, offers a rare glimpse into the private lives of the young royals, showcasing their carefree moments away from the public eye. St. Paul's Walden Bury, located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, was the beloved family home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, where they raised their grandchildren, Frederick and Thurston, and their own children, including the Duke and Duchess of York, who would later become the parents of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. The sandpit, which still exists today, serves as a reminder of the happy memories created within the walls of this historic house. This photograph, taken by Grenville Collins, is a beautiful representation of the love, laughter, and joy that can be found in the most ordinary moments of family life, even within the walls of royalty. It is a poignant reminder of the shared experiences that bind siblings together and the enduring bond between the generations.
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