A Tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900 - 2002

1900: Birth and background

"An impression of the Bride" written by M.C. Carey
"Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon - to give her her full name - daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, was born on August 4, 1900, at St Paul's Walden, in Hertfordshire" Source: The Graphic, April 28, 1923, p. 584

At one year old in pram: Source: The Tatler, May 19, 1937, p. 305

Lady Elizabeth's father, the Earl of Strathmore, in recalling memories of her early acquaintance with the Duke of York, said : "They first met, so far as I can remember, at a children's party many years ago, when Lady Elizabeth was a little girl of five or six. The party was given by Lady Leicester, and the Prince was then a schoolboy. They have been friendly ever since." Source: The Illustrated London News, April 28, 1923, p. 694

At the age of six: Source: The Illustrated London News, April 28, 1923, p. 694

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