Royal Platinum Wedding: the bride, through veils of time

A princess, a queen in waiting, royal history in the making. Elizabeth was many things on her wedding day, November 20th 1947, but above all she was a bride. She was on show to the world and being scrutinised by millions but throughout that day there were moments just for her. Seventy years may have passed but some survive, caught on camera while the bride's thoughts were caught elsewhere. As the Queen and Prince Philip prepare to celebrate their Platinum Wedding Anniversary, here is Elizabeth the bride, through the veils of time...

The Queen unveils the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial

The Queen unveils the memorial to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan

London, March 9th 2017

(photo UK MOD Crown Copyright/ Owen Cooban)

The Queen has led the Royal Family at a service to remember and give thanks for all those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Queen also unveiled a memorial to those involved in the two conflicts. Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were joined by other members of the Royal Family to stand alongside veterans and politicians for the services on March 9th 2017.