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In Photos: Queen Elizabeth & Princess Margaret—Before the Throne

A look back at life before "Lilibet" became Elizabeth II.

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Long before their uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne and their father George VI died, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret were simply—yes, simply—princesses. Click through for a look back at their lives before "Lilibet" became Elizabeth II.

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1936

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Nose, Human, People, Dog breed, Photograph, Hand, Child, Mammal, Carnivore, Summer,
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People, Plaid, Tartan, Photograph, Child, Standing, Style, Pattern, People in nature, Monochrome,
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Head, Mouth, People, Hairstyle, Dress, Photograph, Child, White, Iris, Beauty,
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Head, Hairstyle, Standing, Child, Dress, Photograph, White, Happy, Monochrome, Style,
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Victorian fashion, Costume design, Gown, Fashion, Dress, Art, Hair accessory, Headpiece, Vintage clothing, Costume,
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1937

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Hair, Head, Nose, Mouth, People, Hairstyle, Eye, Photograph, Child, Dress,
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Hairstyle, Sleeve, Dress, Sitting, Style, Jewellery, Vintage clothing, Monochrome, Retro style, Monochrome photography,
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1938

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Standing, Photograph, Formal wear, Dress, Vintage clothing, Monochrome, Fashion, One-piece garment, Retro style, Victorian fashion,
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Human, Photograph, Hat, Style, Vintage clothing, Carnivore, Monochrome, Fur, Victorian fashion, Retro style,
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Hairstyle, Photograph, Dress, Child, Embellishment, Monochrome, Portrait, Vintage clothing, Day dress, Gown,
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Bridle, Halter, Horse, Rein, Horse supplies, Recreation, Vertebrate, Shoe, Horse tack, Working animal,
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Sitting, Table, Furniture, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Black-and-white, Picture frame, Door, Kitchen & dining room table, Shelf,
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Table, Picture frame, Photography, Shelf, Employment, Desk, Science, Office equipment, Vintage clothing, Optical instrument,
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Hair, Head, Nose, Mouth, People, Eye, Hairstyle, Photograph, Style, Jewellery,
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Nose, Mouth, Branch, Photograph, White, Happy, Hat, Facial expression, Headgear, Dress,
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1941

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Human, Photograph, Dog breed, Dog, Carnivore, Vintage clothing, Outdoor furniture, Canidae, Lap, Working dog,
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Leg, Trousers, Style, Monochrome, Curtain, Stage, Dress, Drama, Scene, Monochrome photography,
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Human, Smile, People, Photograph, Carnivore, Happy, Facial expression, Style, Dog, Sitting,
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Clothing, Face, People, Hat, Dress, Sun hat, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Costume accessory, Spring,
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