Looking Back at Queen Elizabeth II's Unwavering Love of Horses

Horses were one of Queen Elizabeth's true passions. The late British monarch received her first riding lesson at age three, was given her first pony when she turned four, and throughout her life, she was often been spotted riding in Windsor Park. As a celebration of her legacy, We're taking a look back at Queen Elizabeth's love of horses throughout her life.

1) July 3, 2021

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth watches her horse 'First Receiver' compete in and win at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

2) May 10, 2019

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth is pictured here with her winning horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2019.

3) March 28, 2019

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen visited the Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, and took some time to feed and hang out with a horse.

7) May 17, 2014

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth pats her horse 'Balmoral Erica' after it came second in the Ridden Mountain and Moorland Class on day 4 of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

8) February 16, 2008

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The British monarch is seen here horseback riding on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

9) June 2, 2006

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by stud groom Terry Pendry, on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

10) April 21, 2005

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen goes for a horseback ride on her 79th birthday.

11) May 15, 1998

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen pets Prince Edward's horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

12) May 17, 1997

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

In this photo, Queen Elizabeth greets troops on horseback at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

13) June 8, 1982

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

One of the most iconic images of Ronald Reagan's presidency was him riding alongside Her Majesty at Windsor Castle.

14) 1979

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth riding on the Sandringham estate.

15) January 2, 1979

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth out riding her horse in the snow during the Royal Family's new year holiday at Sandringham, Norfolk.

16) January 2, 1979

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen with her daughter riding in the snow.

18) September 1, 1972

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit a farm on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, during their Silver Wedding anniversary year.

19) September 1, 1971

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen on horseback looking toward Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

20) May 1, 1971

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Here, the Queen watches the International Driving Grand Prix in Windsor Great Park.

21) May 1, 1971

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

That same day, the Queen and Philip on horseback in Windsor Great Park, stopping for a chat. Their son Prince Edward is on the right.

22) June 20, 1968

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Sisters Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret out riding at Ascot. Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon is on the left, in the background.

23) May 11, 1968

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth petting horses at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

24) April 1, 1967

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth, riding Sultan, is accompanied by a groom leading Lord Linley and Prince Andrew on horseback through Windsor Park.

25) June 16, 1961

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth cantering up to the start of a five-furlong outing.

26) June 16, 1961

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth on her gray horse, leading members of her house party to the entrance of Ascot racecourse.

27) April 16, 1959

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen on a horseback ride; her sister, Princess Margaret, is in the background.

28) 1959

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth and her son Prince Charles riding horses in the park of Windsor Castle.

29) 1956

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

The Queen on horseback with her children Princess Anne and Prince Charles.

30) June 3, 1953

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Queen Elizabeth rides past the crowds lining the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace, London, during the traditional Trooping the Colour march.

31) June 7, 1951

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Then-Princess Elizabeth represents the King at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony.

32) July 8, 1946

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth (left) and Princess Margaret (right) riding in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor.

33) May 30, 1944

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth feeds a horse from a trophy cup on the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire. The horse wears the rosette for 1st prize at the 1944 Royal Windsor Horse Show.

34) May 30, 1944

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

At the Royal Windsor Horse Show, Princess Elizabeth is pictured holding the reins of two horses in the garden at Windsor Castle.

35) August 17, 1943

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth and her younger sister Princess Margaret meet with a local at harvest time in Sandringham, Norfolk.

36) 1942

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth riding a horse.

37) April 1, 1940

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth out riding at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

38) April 1, 1940

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Another photo of that same day at Royal Lodge.

39) December 31, 1939

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth during a riding lesson on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

40) April 21, 1938

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

King George VI rides alongside Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.

41) 1935

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth on horseback at age 9.

42) June 6, 1934

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth reaches up to pat the head of a horse at the Richmond Royal Horse Show.

43) January 15, 1934

1) July 3, 2021, 2) May 10, 2019, 3) March 28, 2019, 7) May 17, 2014, 8) February 16, 2008, 9) June 2, 2006, 10) April 21, 2005, 11) May 15, 1998, 12) May 17, 1997, 13) June 8, 1982, 14) 1979, 15) January 2, 1979, 16) January 2, 1979, 18) September 1, 1972, 19) September 1, 1971, 20) May 1, 1971, 21) May 1, 1971, 22) June 20, 1968, 23) May 11, 1968, 24) April 1, 1967, 25) June 16, 1961, 26) June 16, 1961, 27) April 16, 1959, 28) 1959, 29) 1956, 30) June 3, 1953, 31) June 7, 1951, 32) July 8, 1946, 33) May 30, 1944, 34) May 30, 1944, 35) August 17, 1943, 36) 1942, 37) April 1, 1940, 38) April 1, 1940, 39) December 31, 1939, 40) April 21, 1938, 41) 1935, 42) June 6, 1934, 43) January 15, 1934

Princess Elizabeth takes a riding lesson in Windsor Park.

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