Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, R.N. Engagement photograph, July 1947
Jul 1947Gelatin silver print | 49 x 55.5 (image) | RCIN 2999892
On 10 July 1947, the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten was announced. Dorothy Wilding was commissioned to capture the official engagement portraits at Buckingham Palace. Wilding’s distinctive style is evident in the directional lighting and minimal background.