Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s muse
For a lifetime, she was everywhere all at once.
Queen Elizabeth II was a history-making sovereign, to be sure, but she was also a commodity, an artist’s muse, a conduit for self expression on the street, many streets in fact, well beyond those of Britain.
At 96, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died Sept. 8 after a reign of 70 years, but her visage lives on, including her world famous profile. She has borne sculptures, gallery works — a huge portrait in Kosovo made entirely of corn, peas and beans.
The world’s merchandise machine has produced enough tchotchkes to last another 70 years, perhaps. And they didn’t forget her beloved corgis that delighted fans.
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Artist Alken Pozhega makes a giant portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, made entirely of grain of corn, peas and beans in the town of Gjakova, Kosovo, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Sylejman Kllokoqi)
STRArtist Alken Pozhega makes a giant portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, made entirely of grain of corn, peas and beans in the town of Gjakova, Kosovo, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Sylejman Kllokoqi)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museMatt Dunham
Bonhams employee George Foren poses for photographs with a rare trial proof copy of Andy Warhol's 1985 portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the auction house's offices in central London, July 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Matt DunhamBonhams employee George Foren poses for photographs with a rare trial proof copy of Andy Warhol's 1985 portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the auction house's offices in central London, July 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museRICCARDO DE LUCA
Models wear creations with portraits of, from left, U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, French Socialist presidential candidate Segolene Royal, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on their skirts, by Italian fashion designer Gattinoni for his Spring-Summer 2007 collection at Rome's Auditorium, Jan. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
RICCARDO DE LUCAModels wear creations with portraits of, from left, U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, French Socialist presidential candidate Segolene Royal, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on their skirts, by Italian fashion designer Gattinoni for his Spring-Summer 2007 collection at Rome's Auditorium, Jan. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museAlastair Grant
Workmen install a new mural by Frederick Wimsett, of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to mark her 90th birthday celebrations, in central London, April, 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alastair GrantWorkmen install a new mural by Frederick Wimsett, of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to mark her 90th birthday celebrations, in central London, April, 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museJens Meyer
A woman works behind a nutcracker displaying the British Queen Elizabeth II, right, in the Richard Glaesser company, manufacturer of traditionally hand-made wooden Christmas decoration, in the toy village Seiffen, eastern Germany, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
Jens MeyerA woman works behind a nutcracker displaying the British Queen Elizabeth II, right, in the Richard Glaesser company, manufacturer of traditionally hand-made wooden Christmas decoration, in the toy village Seiffen, eastern Germany, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museAndy Wong
A student, center, sitting on a mock-up of the royalty chair, looks at a wax figure of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, while others take souvenir photos, at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Beijing, China, Sept. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Andy WongA student, center, sitting on a mock-up of the royalty chair, looks at a wax figure of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, while others take souvenir photos, at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Beijing, China, Sept. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s musePablo Martinez Monsivais
A doll of Queen Elizabeth II sits on the console of Osprey helicopter transporting members of the media traveling to the arrival of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Blenheim Palace near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, July 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisA doll of Queen Elizabeth II sits on the console of Osprey helicopter transporting members of the media traveling to the arrival of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Blenheim Palace near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, July 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museRick Stevens
Wellwishers holding a portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wait for her arrival in Melbourne, Australia, March 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens)
Rick StevensWellwishers holding a portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wait for her arrival in Melbourne, Australia, March 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museDaniel Ochoa de Olza
A man walks by a painting depicting Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in London during the 2012 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
Daniel Ochoa de OlzaA man walks by a painting depicting Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in London during the 2012 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museMatt Dunham
A life size cardboard cutout image of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stands next to souvenir items inside the Cool Britannia store near Buckingham Palace, in London, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Matt DunhamA life size cardboard cutout image of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stands next to souvenir items inside the Cool Britannia store near Buckingham Palace, in London, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museAlberto Pezzali
Artist Carl Gabriel touches his sculpture made of wire depicting the head of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, made for the Jubilee Pageant, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, in London, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Alberto PezzaliArtist Carl Gabriel touches his sculpture made of wire depicting the head of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, made for the Jubilee Pageant, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, in London, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museBrian Inganga
A salesman watches televisions showing coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at an electronics shop in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Brian IngangaA salesman watches televisions showing coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at an electronics shop in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museTim Ireland
A view of a sculpture by London based Italian artist Matt Marga "One Million Queen" which depicts a profile of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in London, Dec. 10, 2018. The sculpture has been defaced with Brexit graffiti. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Tim IrelandA view of a sculpture by London based Italian artist Matt Marga "One Million Queen" which depicts a profile of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in London, Dec. 10, 2018. The sculpture has been defaced with Brexit graffiti. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museMark Baker
The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Mark BakerThe Sydney Opera House is illuminated with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museKirsty Wigglesworth
A group of corgi puppets made by puppet maker Louise Jones each one an individual and based on past and present Royal corgis, part of 'The Queen's Favourites' for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, in Coventry, England, May 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Kirsty WigglesworthA group of corgi puppets made by puppet maker Louise Jones each one an individual and based on past and present Royal corgis, part of 'The Queen's Favourites' for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, in Coventry, England, May 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museMatt Dunham
A display paying homage to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II outside the Sloane Club and Sloane Place, in London, as part of "Chelsea in Bloom" an alternative floral art show which runs alongside the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in streets and venues nearby, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Matt DunhamA display paying homage to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II outside the Sloane Club and Sloane Place, in London, as part of "Chelsea in Bloom" an alternative floral art show which runs alongside the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in streets and venues nearby, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museEmilio Morenatti
Flowers and items for Queen Elizabeth II are seen at the Green Park memorial, near Buckingham Palace, in London, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Emilio MorenattiFlowers and items for Queen Elizabeth II are seen at the Green Park memorial, near Buckingham Palace, in London, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museEugene Hoshiko
A mourner with flowers carries a bag featuring an image of Queen Elizabeth II near the British Embassy, Sept. 9, 2022, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Eugene HoshikoA mourner with flowers carries a bag featuring an image of Queen Elizabeth II near the British Embassy, Sept. 9, 2022, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museBernat Armangue
A tribute to the Queen is reflected on a taxi at Piccadilly Circus in London, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Bernat ArmangueA tribute to the Queen is reflected on a taxi at Piccadilly Circus in London, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museFelipe Dana
A man walks past a painting of Queen Elizabeth II displayed at a gallery in London, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Felipe DanaA man walks past a painting of Queen Elizabeth II displayed at a gallery in London, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museFelipe Dana
A photo of Queen Elizabeth II is seen at a subway station in London, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Felipe DanaA photo of Queen Elizabeth II is seen at a subway station in London, Sept. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTF
In this 1927 file photo, Princess Elizabeth is taken for a ride in the grounds of Windsor Castle, with her cousin, the honourable Gerald Lascelles, right, son of Princess Royal. (AP Photo, file)
STFIn this 1927 file photo, Princess Elizabeth is taken for a ride in the grounds of Windsor Castle, with her cousin, the honourable Gerald Lascelles, right, son of Princess Royal. (AP Photo, file)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTF
FILE - In this 1942 file photo, Princess Elizabeth is pictured as "Prince Florizel", left, and her sister, princess Margaret as "Cinderella", in a pantomime the royal sisters produced in aid of the Royal Household Concerts Well Fund early in London. (AP Photo, file)
STFFILE - In this 1942 file photo, Princess Elizabeth is pictured as "Prince Florizel", left, and her sister, princess Margaret as "Cinderella", in a pantomime the royal sisters produced in aid of the Royal Household Concerts Well Fund early in London. (AP Photo, file)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
The daughters of the King and Queen of England, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Princess Margaret Rose, proudly hold the silver cup awarded them as first prize at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, May 31, 1945, London, England. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSThe daughters of the King and Queen of England, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Princess Margaret Rose, proudly hold the silver cup awarded them as first prize at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, May 31, 1945, London, England. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Bridesmaids Princess Elizabeth, left, Princess Alexandra, center, daughter of the Duchess of Kent, and Princess Margaret Rose, right, wait for King George and Queen Elizabeth to rejoin the bridal procession following the marriage of Hon. Patricia Mountbatten and Baron Brabourne at Romsey Abbey, Oct. 26, 1946, Hampshire, England. The bride is the daughter of admiral viscount Louis Mountbatten. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSBridesmaids Princess Elizabeth, left, Princess Alexandra, center, daughter of the Duchess of Kent, and Princess Margaret Rose, right, wait for King George and Queen Elizabeth to rejoin the bridal procession following the marriage of Hon. Patricia Mountbatten and Baron Brabourne at Romsey Abbey, Oct. 26, 1946, Hampshire, England. The bride is the daughter of admiral viscount Louis Mountbatten. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentEDDIE WORTH
Britain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, on her 21st birthday, seated in Natal National Park, South Africa, April 21, 1947. In the background are the Drakensberg Mountains. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth)
EDDIE WORTHBritain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, on her 21st birthday, seated in Natal National Park, South Africa, April 21, 1947. In the background are the Drakensberg Mountains. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth)
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This official picture of Britain's Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the British throne and her fiance, Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, was made on July 10, 1947 in London. The Princess' engagement ring can be seen on her finger. (AP Photo)
APThis official picture of Britain's Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the British throne and her fiance, Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, was made on July 10, 1947 in London. The Princess' engagement ring can be seen on her finger. (AP Photo)
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Prince Elizabeth and her fiancé, Lt. Philip Mountbatten are welcomed on July 16, 1947 at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, by Sir John Falconer, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (back to camera). Princess Elizabeth was granted the Freedom of Edinburgh at an official ceremony. (AP Photo)
APPrince Elizabeth and her fiancé, Lt. Philip Mountbatten are welcomed on July 16, 1947 at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, by Sir John Falconer, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (back to camera). Princess Elizabeth was granted the Freedom of Edinburgh at an official ceremony. (AP Photo)
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, wave to the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, in this Nov. 20, 1947 photo, after their wedding. From left to right, King George VI, Princess Margaret, Lady Mary Cambridge, the bride and bridegroom, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, wave to the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, in this Nov. 20, 1947 photo, after their wedding. From left to right, King George VI, Princess Margaret, Lady Mary Cambridge, the bride and bridegroom, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. (AP Photo)
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Britain's Princess Elizabeth and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh are seen leaving Westminster Abbey, London, on Nov. 20, 1947, following their wedding service. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Princess Elizabeth and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh are seen leaving Westminster Abbey, London, on Nov. 20, 1947, following their wedding service. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentPOOL
FILE - In this Dec. 15, 1948 file photo, Britain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, holds her son Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, following his christening. Seated at right is her grandmother Queen Mary, the mother of her father, King George VI, background. (AP Photo, Pool, File)
POOLFILE - In this Dec. 15, 1948 file photo, Britain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, holds her son Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, following his christening. Seated at right is her grandmother Queen Mary, the mother of her father, King George VI, background. (AP Photo, Pool, File)
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Princess Elizabeth, center, congratulates Moira Shearer, left, a ballerina in the Scots Ballet Artiste, following the latter's performance at a concert, held in honor of the Princess and the Duke of Edinburgh, right, at the Usher Hall, March 1, 1949, Edinburgh, Scotland. The Princess wears a crinoline gown of white satin embroidered with crystals a diamond and necklace. Earlier in the day, the freedom of the city of Edinburgh was conferred on the Duke. (AP Photo)
APPrincess Elizabeth, center, congratulates Moira Shearer, left, a ballerina in the Scots Ballet Artiste, following the latter's performance at a concert, held in honor of the Princess and the Duke of Edinburgh, right, at the Usher Hall, March 1, 1949, Edinburgh, Scotland. The Princess wears a crinoline gown of white satin embroidered with crystals a diamond and necklace. Earlier in the day, the freedom of the city of Edinburgh was conferred on the Duke. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentLeslie Priest
FILE - This is a June. 2, 1953 file photo of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as they wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey. London. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest, File)
Leslie PriestFILE - This is a June. 2, 1953 file photo of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as they wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey. London. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest, File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTR
In this June 2, 1953 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wearing the bejeweled Imperial Crown and carrying the Orb and Scepter with Cross, leaves Westminster Abbey, London, at the end of her coronation ceremony. (AP Photo/File)
STRIn this June 2, 1953 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wearing the bejeweled Imperial Crown and carrying the Orb and Scepter with Cross, leaves Westminster Abbey, London, at the end of her coronation ceremony. (AP Photo/File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAP
Queen Elizabeth II walks between weaving machines at the Malvern Mill of Walter Pollard. Ltd., at Nelson, Lancashire, England on April 16, 1955 during her tour. (AP Photo)
APQueen Elizabeth II walks between weaving machines at the Malvern Mill of Walter Pollard. Ltd., at Nelson, Lancashire, England on April 16, 1955 during her tour. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
While Princess Margaret puffs unconcernedly at cigarette in long holder, her sister, British Queen Elizabeth II, gasps as a mount slips during dressage section of the Equestrian Olympics at Stockholm, Sweden on June 12, 1956. The Queen, her sister, and the Duke of Edinburgh are taking in the Olympics after the royal couple made a state visit to Sweden. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSWhile Princess Margaret puffs unconcernedly at cigarette in long holder, her sister, British Queen Elizabeth II, gasps as a mount slips during dressage section of the Equestrian Olympics at Stockholm, Sweden on June 12, 1956. The Queen, her sister, and the Duke of Edinburgh are taking in the Olympics after the royal couple made a state visit to Sweden. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTR
Entertainer Judy Garland, right, looks a little starstruck as she meets Queen Elizabeth II in the foyer of the Palladium Theater in London, after a royal variety performance, Nov. 18, 1957. Garland was one of a group of stage stars who appeared before a glittering audience, among whom were the queen and other members of the royal family. (AP Photo)
STREntertainer Judy Garland, right, looks a little starstruck as she meets Queen Elizabeth II in the foyer of the Palladium Theater in London, after a royal variety performance, Nov. 18, 1957. Garland was one of a group of stage stars who appeared before a glittering audience, among whom were the queen and other members of the royal family. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTF
In this June 20, 1959 file photo Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are pictured in Schefferville, as they listen to explanation on workings of an iron ore mine on another stop in their royal tour of Canada. AP Photo, File)
STFIn this June 20, 1959 file photo Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are pictured in Schefferville, as they listen to explanation on workings of an iron ore mine on another stop in their royal tour of Canada. AP Photo, File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Price review, 8-year-old racehorse, leans out of his stall at Royal Veterinary College field station near Hatfield, England on April 20, 1959, to greet England's Queen Elizabeth II. The queen visited the new field station and declared it officially open. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSPrice review, 8-year-old racehorse, leans out of his stall at Royal Veterinary College field station near Hatfield, England on April 20, 1959, to greet England's Queen Elizabeth II. The queen visited the new field station and declared it officially open. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Britain's first family Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Charles, stands at top of steps of the East Terrace Garden on June 5, 1959 at Windsor castle in England during recent spring walk about the castle grounds. In background is Brunswick tower. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSBritain's first family Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Charles, stands at top of steps of the East Terrace Garden on June 5, 1959 at Windsor castle in England during recent spring walk about the castle grounds. In background is Brunswick tower. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the scarlet tunic, blue riding habit and white plumed tricorn hat, with the blue riband of the Order of the Garter, rides out from Buckingham Palace to take the salute at the ceremony of Trooping the Colour, June 15, 1960 in London. The ceremony marks the Queen's birthday. Behind the Queen is Prince Philip and with him is the Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's uncle. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSQueen Elizabeth II, wearing the scarlet tunic, blue riding habit and white plumed tricorn hat, with the blue riband of the Order of the Garter, rides out from Buckingham Palace to take the salute at the ceremony of Trooping the Colour, June 15, 1960 in London. The ceremony marks the Queen's birthday. Behind the Queen is Prince Philip and with him is the Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's uncle. (AP Photo)
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Sitting on rugs on the lawn like ordinary folks, the British royal family poses for a picture during a holiday at Balmoral, Scotland in September, 1960. Seated on papa Prince Philip's lap, Prince Andrew shows the smile which friends report he often displays, as Princess Anne plays with his royal toes. Queen Elizabeth II, looks down at her baby while Prince Charles smiles at the cameraman. Prince Andrew will celebrate his first birthday on February 19 minus his parents, away on a tour of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Iran. (AP Photo)
APSitting on rugs on the lawn like ordinary folks, the British royal family poses for a picture during a holiday at Balmoral, Scotland in September, 1960. Seated on papa Prince Philip's lap, Prince Andrew shows the smile which friends report he often displays, as Princess Anne plays with his royal toes. Queen Elizabeth II, looks down at her baby while Prince Charles smiles at the cameraman. Prince Andrew will celebrate his first birthday on February 19 minus his parents, away on a tour of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Iran. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Prince Philip, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Queen Elizabeth II listen to President John Kennedy at Buckingham Palace in London on June 5, 1961. The Kennedys were the guests of the Queen and Prince at dinner. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSPrince Philip, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Queen Elizabeth II listen to President John Kennedy at Buckingham Palace in London on June 5, 1961. The Kennedys were the guests of the Queen and Prince at dinner. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAP
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, stand with their hosts Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur, in the forests of Rajasthan, India, Jan. 24, 1961. From left; Prince Philip, unknown, unknown child, Maharaja of Jaipur, Queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi, rest are unnamed. The tiger in the foreground was shot by Prince Philip and the elephants used in the hunt are seen at the back. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, stand with their hosts Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur, in the forests of Rajasthan, India, Jan. 24, 1961. From left; Prince Philip, unknown, unknown child, Maharaja of Jaipur, Queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi, rest are unnamed. The tiger in the foreground was shot by Prince Philip and the elephants used in the hunt are seen at the back. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Prince Philip wore traditional gray topper as he escorted Queen Elizabeth II to the races at Ascot, England on June 19, 1962. The Royal couple headed a title-studded group at the fashionable track. The Queen waved as she and the Prince rode in an open carriage around the track prior to the race program. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSPrince Philip wore traditional gray topper as he escorted Queen Elizabeth II to the races at Ascot, England on June 19, 1962. The Royal couple headed a title-studded group at the fashionable track. The Queen waved as she and the Prince rode in an open carriage around the track prior to the race program. (AP Photo)
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II talks with unidentified officials during her visit to the Colony Hospital, in Grenada, on Feb. 11, 1966. The Queen and the Prince are on a tour of the Caribbean. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II talks with unidentified officials during her visit to the Colony Hospital, in Grenada, on Feb. 11, 1966. The Queen and the Prince are on a tour of the Caribbean. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTF
FILE - In this July 30, 1966 file photo, Queen Elizabeth II presents the World Cup, the Jules Rimet trophy, to England's team captain Bobby Moore. Britain's Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday, April 21, 2016. (AP Photo, file)
STFFILE - In this July 30, 1966 file photo, Queen Elizabeth II presents the World Cup, the Jules Rimet trophy, to England's team captain Bobby Moore. Britain's Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday, April 21, 2016. (AP Photo, file)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAnonymous
Queen Elizabeth II smiles in rain at Montreal’s Expo 67 as she holds her umbrella during the tour of the Exposition on July 3, 1967. (AP Photo)
AnonymousQueen Elizabeth II smiles in rain at Montreal’s Expo 67 as she holds her umbrella during the tour of the Exposition on July 3, 1967. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentUncredited
Queen Elizabeth II crowns her son Charles, Prince of Wales during his investiture ceremony on July 1, 1969 at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh is seated at right. Britain's Home Secretary James Callaghan looks on. (AP Photo)
UncreditedQueen Elizabeth II crowns her son Charles, Prince of Wales during his investiture ceremony on July 1, 1969 at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh is seated at right. Britain's Home Secretary James Callaghan looks on. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentLaurence Harris
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II introduces the Emperor Hirohito of Japan to her daughter Princess Anne, right, on his arrival at Victoria Station, London, on Oct. 5, 1971. The Emperor and his wife, Empress Nagako, are in Britain for a four-day state visit. (AP Photo/Harris)
Laurence HarrisBritain's Queen Elizabeth II introduces the Emperor Hirohito of Japan to her daughter Princess Anne, right, on his arrival at Victoria Station, London, on Oct. 5, 1971. The Emperor and his wife, Empress Nagako, are in Britain for a four-day state visit. (AP Photo/Harris)
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, continuing her tour of Asia, talks with schoolchildren during her visit to Sarawak, Malaysia in March 1972. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, continuing her tour of Asia, talks with schoolchildren during her visit to Sarawak, Malaysia in March 1972. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAnonymous
President Gerald Ford Stands with Queen Elizabeth II and Mrs. Betty Ford joins Prince Philip at night on Saturday, July 10, 1976, as they go to dinner aboard the Yacht Britannia. The Fords were guests of the Royal Family on the yacht docked at the U.S. Navy Base at Newport, R.I. (AP Photo)
AnonymousPresident Gerald Ford Stands with Queen Elizabeth II and Mrs. Betty Ford joins Prince Philip at night on Saturday, July 10, 1976, as they go to dinner aboard the Yacht Britannia. The Fords were guests of the Royal Family on the yacht docked at the U.S. Navy Base at Newport, R.I. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAP
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II laughs as young girl was reluctant to hand over a bouquet of flowers during the Royal visit to Luxembourg, on Nov. 8, 1976. The Queen's husband Prince Philip, stands just behind the Queen. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II laughs as young girl was reluctant to hand over a bouquet of flowers during the Royal visit to Luxembourg, on Nov. 8, 1976. The Queen's husband Prince Philip, stands just behind the Queen. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, receives congratulations from City of London wellwishers during a brief walkabout in London, England, June 7, 1977. (AP Photo/Pool)
ASSOCIATED PRESSBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, receives congratulations from City of London wellwishers during a brief walkabout in London, England, June 7, 1977. (AP Photo/Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentPeter Kemp
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II of England, and King Hassan II of Morocco during an open drive round Casablanca, Morocco on October 29, 1980 as the Queen nears the end of her visit. (AP Photo/Peter Kemp)
Peter KempBritain's Queen Elizabeth II of England, and King Hassan II of Morocco during an open drive round Casablanca, Morocco on October 29, 1980 as the Queen nears the end of her visit. (AP Photo/Peter Kemp)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTF
FILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, Prince Charles and his bride Diana, Princess of Wales, and his parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their marriage at St. Paul's Cathedral. (AP Photo, File)
STFFILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, Prince Charles and his bride Diana, Princess of Wales, and his parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their marriage at St. Paul's Cathedral. (AP Photo, File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentASSOCIATED PRESS
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, walk on the grounds of Sandringham House, Norfolk on Feb. 4, 1982, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSBritain’s Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, walk on the grounds of Sandringham House, Norfolk on Feb. 4, 1982, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. (AP Photo)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentBOB DAUGHERTY
In this Tuesday, June 8, 1982 file photo, U.S. President Ronald Reagan, left, on Centennial, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, on Burmese, go horseback riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle, England. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, file)
BOB DAUGHERTYIn this Tuesday, June 8, 1982 file photo, U.S. President Ronald Reagan, left, on Centennial, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, on Burmese, go horseback riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle, England. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, file)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAnonymous
FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 24, 1983 file photo, the Queen and Mother Teresa look at the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit which Her majesty has just presented to the Lady of Calcutta, at the Rashtrapati Shavar, in New Delhi. (AP Photo, file)
AnonymousFILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 24, 1983 file photo, the Queen and Mother Teresa look at the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit which Her majesty has just presented to the Lady of Calcutta, at the Rashtrapati Shavar, in New Delhi. (AP Photo, file)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentZOUHEIR SAADE
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with members of the Jordanian Army on her arrival for a State Visit, in Amman, Jordan, March 27 1984. (AP Photo/Staff/Saade).
ZOUHEIR SAADEBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, with members of the Jordanian Army on her arrival for a State Visit, in Amman, Jordan, March 27 1984. (AP Photo/Staff/Saade).
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentPeter Kemp
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as she left the Royal Chapel in Windsor Great Park where they attended morning prayer on Sunday, April 20, 1986. (AP Photo/Rota/Peter Kemp)
Peter KempBritain's Queen Elizabeth II as she left the Royal Chapel in Windsor Great Park where they attended morning prayer on Sunday, April 20, 1986. (AP Photo/Rota/Peter Kemp)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentBregg
Queen Elizabeth II's hat resembles one of a 2000-year-old terracotta warrior she saw while visiting Xian, China on Thursday, Oct. 16, 1986. Queen wears blue outfit. Warriors are brown-grey. (AP Photo/Bregg)
BreggQueen Elizabeth II's hat resembles one of a 2000-year-old terracotta warrior she saw while visiting Xian, China on Thursday, Oct. 16, 1986. Queen wears blue outfit. Warriors are brown-grey. (AP Photo/Bregg)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentMartin Cleaver
In this Aug. 4, 1987 file photo, Diana, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smile to well-wishers outside Clarence House in London. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File)
Martin CleaverIn this Aug. 4, 1987 file photo, Diana, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smile to well-wishers outside Clarence House in London. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentBarry Thumma
Queen Elizabeth II and a group from the Children's Shakespeare Festival watch Fritz Weaver, left, portray King Lear and Jack Ryland, as Kent, during a performance at the Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger on Thursday, May 16, 1991 in Washington. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)
Barry ThummaQueen Elizabeth II and a group from the Children's Shakespeare Festival watch Fritz Weaver, left, portray King Lear and Jack Ryland, as Kent, during a performance at the Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger on Thursday, May 16, 1991 in Washington. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentDoug Mills
In this Saturday, June 4, 1994 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth smiles, as she sits alongside President Bill Clinton at a dinner in the Guildhall in Portsmouth, England, commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
Doug MillsIn this Saturday, June 4, 1994 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth smiles, as she sits alongside President Bill Clinton at a dinner in the Guildhall in Portsmouth, England, commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentDenis Farrell
Queen Elizabeth II, right, on stage with Eastern Cape Premier, Raymond Mhlaba, center, and his wife Thandile, in traditional dress, left, at the Centenary Hall New Brighton, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Wednesday, March 22, 1995. The Queen watched choirs, singers and bare-breasted dancers perform a traditional dance while on the third day of her official visit to the country. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell/Pool)
Denis FarrellQueen Elizabeth II, right, on stage with Eastern Cape Premier, Raymond Mhlaba, center, and his wife Thandile, in traditional dress, left, at the Centenary Hall New Brighton, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Wednesday, March 22, 1995. The Queen watched choirs, singers and bare-breasted dancers perform a traditional dance while on the third day of her official visit to the country. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell/Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentSTF
FILE - In this Tuesday July 9, 1996 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela stands with Britain Queen Elizabeth II on his arrival at Buckingham Palace, in London for a state banquet in his honour following his arrival in Britain. (AP Photo, file)
STFFILE - In this Tuesday July 9, 1996 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela stands with Britain Queen Elizabeth II on his arrival at Buckingham Palace, in London for a state banquet in his honour following his arrival in Britain. (AP Photo, file)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentJOHN MOORE
Escorted by an Indian honor guard, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II greets Indian diplomats, unseen, during the Queen's official welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi, Monday, October 13, 1997. The arrival of the Queen on a week-long visit was marred by an alleged remark by Indian Prime Minister Gujral describing Britain as "a third-rate power."(AP Photo/John Moore)
JOHN MOOREEscorted by an Indian honor guard, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II greets Indian diplomats, unseen, during the Queen's official welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi, Monday, October 13, 1997. The arrival of the Queen on a week-long visit was marred by an alleged remark by Indian Prime Minister Gujral describing Britain as "a third-rate power."(AP Photo/John Moore)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentALESSANDRO BIANCHI
FILE - This is a Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 file photo of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II as they meet at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Pool, File)
ALESSANDRO BIANCHIFILE - This is a Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 file photo of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II as they meet at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Pool, File)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentADRIAN DENNIS
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by the Duke of Edinburgh walk in procession through The Royal Gallery on their way to the House of Lords where the Queen will give her speech during the ceremonial state opening of Parliament in London Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002. (AP Photo/Adrian Dennis, Pool)
ADRIAN DENNISBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by the Duke of Edinburgh walk in procession through The Royal Gallery on their way to the House of Lords where the Queen will give her speech during the ceremonial state opening of Parliament in London Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002. (AP Photo/Adrian Dennis, Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentFIONA HANSON
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas Day message in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, London, Dec. 15, 2004, in this photo made available in London, Friday Dec. 24, 2004.(AP Photo/Fiona Hanson/WPA pool)
FIONA HANSONBritain's Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas Day message in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, London, Dec. 15, 2004, in this photo made available in London, Friday Dec. 24, 2004.(AP Photo/Fiona Hanson/WPA pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentLAURENT REBOURS
Queen Elizabeth II smiles prior to a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris Monday, April 5, 2004, as the Queen starts a three-day state visit to France to mark 100 years of formal friendship between France and Britain. The Entente Cordiale, signed in London on April 8, 1904, resolved a number of colonial disputes and helped to forge an alliance against a resurgent Germany. At right is Prince Philip. (AP Photo/pool, Laurent Rebours)
LAURENT REBOURSQueen Elizabeth II smiles prior to a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris Monday, April 5, 2004, as the Queen starts a three-day state visit to France to mark 100 years of formal friendship between France and Britain. The Entente Cordiale, signed in London on April 8, 1904, resolved a number of colonial disputes and helped to forge an alliance against a resurgent Germany. At right is Prince Philip. (AP Photo/pool, Laurent Rebours)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentFIONA HANSON
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Canadian Army in a rain swept stadium during the Centennial Celebration in Edmonton, Alta., Monday, May 23 2005. (AP Photo/PA, Fiona Hanson)
FIONA HANSONBritain's Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Canadian Army in a rain swept stadium during the Centennial Celebration in Edmonton, Alta., Monday, May 23 2005. (AP Photo/PA, Fiona Hanson)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentDYLAN MARTINEZ
Britain's Prince Harry, second from right, grins and his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II smiles, as she inspects the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England Wednesday April 12, 2006. Prince Harry was on of the cadets passing out as a commissioned officer, and will join the Blues and Royals, part of the Household Cavalry, and one of Britain's oldest army regiments. (AP Photo/Dylan Martinez, pool)
DYLAN MARTINEZBritain's Prince Harry, second from right, grins and his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II smiles, as she inspects the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England Wednesday April 12, 2006. Prince Harry was on of the cadets passing out as a commissioned officer, and will join the Blues and Royals, part of the Household Cavalry, and one of Britain's oldest army regiments. (AP Photo/Dylan Martinez, pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentJan Koller
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, tosses a puck as Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic, right, looks on ahead of friendly ice-hockey match between HK Aquacity SKP Poprad Slovakia, right, and Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club, England, left, in Poprad, central Slovakia, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Slovakia Oct. 23-24 to pay their first-ever visit to the country at the invitation of the Slovak President. (AP Photo/CTK, Jak Koller)
Jan KollerBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, tosses a puck as Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic, right, looks on ahead of friendly ice-hockey match between HK Aquacity SKP Poprad Slovakia, right, and Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club, England, left, in Poprad, central Slovakia, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Slovakia Oct. 23-24 to pay their first-ever visit to the country at the invitation of the Slovak President. (AP Photo/CTK, Jak Koller)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentJohn Stillwell
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, pose with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday April 1, 2009.(AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
John StillwellUS President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, pose with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday April 1, 2009.(AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentRichard Drew
Queen Elizabeth II addresses the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Richard DrewQueen Elizabeth II addresses the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAlastair Grant
Queen Elizabeth II sits on the throne beside Prince Philip, right, in the House of Lords prior to delivering the Queen's Speech at the Palace of Westminster in London Tuesday, May, 25, 2010. Queen Elizabeth II has opened Parliament nearly 60 times, but she will have an unfamiliar task Tuesday as she sets out the legislative program of a coalition government — the country's first since World War II. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Alastair GrantQueen Elizabeth II sits on the throne beside Prince Philip, right, in the House of Lords prior to delivering the Queen's Speech at the Palace of Westminster in London Tuesday, May, 25, 2010. Queen Elizabeth II has opened Parliament nearly 60 times, but she will have an unfamiliar task Tuesday as she sets out the legislative program of a coalition government — the country's first since World War II. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentChris Jackson
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace, London, ahead of a state banquet on Tuesday May 24, 2011. President Barack Obama immersed himself in the grandeur of Britain's royal family Tuesday, as Queen Elizabeth II welcomed him to Buckingham Palace for the first day of a state visit. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, Pool)
Chris JacksonBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace, London, ahead of a state banquet on Tuesday May 24, 2011. President Barack Obama immersed himself in the grandeur of Britain's royal family Tuesday, as Queen Elizabeth II welcomed him to Buckingham Palace for the first day of a state visit. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentPeter Morrison
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to thousands of people in Stormont estate, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh continued their Northern Ireland visit to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Peter MorrisonBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to thousands of people in Stormont estate, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh continued their Northern Ireland visit to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentAlastair Grant
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip take their leave of the House of Lords after the Queen read the Queen's Speech to lawmakers in London, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Queen Elizabeth II said Wednesday that Britain's government plans to finally reform the centuries-old House of Lords and introduce direct elections for members. Announcing the government's new legislative program in an opulent pageant of pomp and politics, the queen said planned laws would introduce a smaller, mainly upper elected chamber.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Alastair GrantBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip take their leave of the House of Lords after the Queen read the Queen's Speech to lawmakers in London, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Queen Elizabeth II said Wednesday that Britain's government plans to finally reform the centuries-old House of Lords and introduce direct elections for members. Announcing the government's new legislative program in an opulent pageant of pomp and politics, the queen said planned laws would introduce a smaller, mainly upper elected chamber.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentEDDIE MULHOLLAND
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip leave from Chelsea Harbour in London on a launch on the first part of their journey in the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Sunday June 3, 2012. More than 1,000 boats will sail down the River Thames on Sunday in a flotilla tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne that organizers are calling the biggest pageant on the river for 350 years. (AP Photo/Eddie Mulholland, Pool)
EDDIE MULHOLLANDBritain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip leave from Chelsea Harbour in London on a launch on the first part of their journey in the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Sunday June 3, 2012. More than 1,000 boats will sail down the River Thames on Sunday in a flotilla tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne that organizers are calling the biggest pageant on the river for 350 years. (AP Photo/Eddie Mulholland, Pool)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentFrank Augstein
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II reviews The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (KTRHA) in Hyde Park, during their 70th Anniversary in London, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Frank AugsteinBritain's Queen Elizabeth II reviews The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (KTRHA) in Hyde Park, during their 70th Anniversary in London, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentJohn Stillwell
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (John Stillwell/Pool Photo via AP)
John StillwellBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (John Stillwell/Pool Photo via AP)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentYui Mok
Britain's Queen Elizabeth sits next to fashion editor Anna Wintour as they view Richard Quinn's runway show before presenting him with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, as she visits London Fashion Week's BFC Show Space in central London, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (Yui Mok/Pool photo via AP)
Yui MokBritain's Queen Elizabeth sits next to fashion editor Anna Wintour as they view Richard Quinn's runway show before presenting him with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, as she visits London Fashion Week's BFC Show Space in central London, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (Yui Mok/Pool photo via AP)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentYui Mok
Britain's Queen Elizabeth talks to guests during a reception at Buckingham Palace, as NATO leaders gather to mark 70 years of the alliance, in London, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts were gathering in London Tuesday to mark the alliance's 70th birthday amid deep tensions as spats between leaders expose a lack of unity that risks undermining military organization's credibility. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)
Yui MokBritain's Queen Elizabeth talks to guests during a reception at Buckingham Palace, as NATO leaders gather to mark 70 years of the alliance, in London, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts were gathering in London Tuesday to mark the alliance's 70th birthday amid deep tensions as spats between leaders expose a lack of unity that risks undermining military organization's credibility. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentBen Stansall/Pool via AP
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visits the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down, England, Thursday Oct. 15, 2020, to view the Energetics Enclosure and display of weaponry and tactics used in counter intelligence.
Ben Stansall/Pool via APBritain's Queen Elizabeth II visits the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down, England, Thursday Oct. 15, 2020, to view the Energetics Enclosure and display of weaponry and tactics used in counter intelligence.
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A look inside Buckingham Palace’s $500 million refurbishmentLeon Neal
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II follows the coffin in a car as it makes it's way past the Round Tower during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)
Leon NealBritain's Queen Elizabeth II follows the coffin in a car as it makes it's way past the Round Tower during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Steve Parsons
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II receives a Duke of Edinburgh rose, given to her by Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society, at Windsor Castle, England, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The newly bred deep pink commemorative rose has officially been named in memory of the late Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. A royalty from the sale of each rose will go to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Living Legacy Fund to support young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. (Steve Parsons/Pool via AP)
Steve ParsonsBritain's Queen Elizabeth II receives a Duke of Edinburgh rose, given to her by Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society, at Windsor Castle, England, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The newly bred deep pink commemorative rose has officially been named in memory of the late Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. A royalty from the sale of each rose will go to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Living Legacy Fund to support young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. (Steve Parsons/Pool via AP)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Victoria Jones
In this undated photo issued on Thursday Dec. 23, 2021, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. The photograph at left shows the queen and Prince Philip taken in 2007 at Broadlands to mark their diamond wedding anniversary. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
Victoria JonesIn this undated photo issued on Thursday Dec. 23, 2021, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. The photograph at left shows the queen and Prince Philip taken in 2007 at Broadlands to mark their diamond wedding anniversary. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Andrew Matthews
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque to mark the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington station in London, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, marking the completion of London's Crossrail project. (Andrew Matthews/Pool via AP)
Andrew MatthewsBritain's Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque to mark the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington station in London, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, marking the completion of London's Crossrail project. (Andrew Matthews/Pool via AP)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Alastair Grant
Queen Elizabeth II, on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace, with the Duke of Kent London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alastair GrantQueen Elizabeth II, on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace, with the Duke of Kent London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Alastair Grant
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, from the left, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (AP PhotoAlastair Grant)
Alastair GrantCamilla Duchess of Cornwall, from the left, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (AP PhotoAlastair Grant)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Jane Barlow
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, welcomes Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)
Jane BarlowBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, welcomes Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)
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Royals travel to be with Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical care. Live coverage here.Jane Barlow
FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waits in the Drawing Room before receiving Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral, in Scotland, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, where Truss was invited to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.” The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest.(Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Jane BarlowFILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waits in the Drawing Room before receiving Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral, in Scotland, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, where Truss was invited to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.” The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest.(Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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Photos: The queen as a commodity, an artist’s museAP Photo/Felipe Dana
A man walks past a painting of Queen Elizabeth II displayed at a gallery in London, Sept. 10, 2022.
AP Photo/Felipe DanaA man walks past a painting of Queen Elizabeth II displayed at a gallery in London, Sept. 10, 2022.
During her weeks-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations that ended in June, the Sydney Opera House was illuminated in purple for the queen who said little about her private life as she went about her public duties. In death, her face was beamed onto the iconic structure, and an electronics shop in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, tuned every available screen for sale on news coverage.
Flower memorials spread quickly around the world.
From her tiaras, hats and Hermes scarves to her Launer handbags and even her umbrellas, the queen’s style has been hyper-documented since her birth, young princess days, ascension to the throne and through her sunset years.
She was neither trendsetter nor trend follower, yet that face will remain on souvenir store shelves and in the hearts of fans who are also makers for years to come, long after her in memoriam profile done in glitter paint on a tree near Buckingham Palace is washed away.
