Elizabeth II: Kate Middleton unveils an unpublished photo of the queen during her young years

The concert Royal Songs: Together at Christmas, recorded on December 15, was broadcast on the British channel ITV on December 24. A special event since it was dedicated to the queen Elizabeth II, taken away at the age of 96 on September 8th. For the occasion and for these very first Christmas and New Year without her, Kate Middleton decided to share, facing the camera, an old black and white photo of the late sovereign, when she was younger.

Unpublished, this shot of the late queen, smiling, has a strong sentimental value for the princess of wales, as reported by the media shimmer. It must be said that it dates back to the period of the Second World War, at this same time of the year. “I was truly touched to see Her Majesty here on Christmas Day performing for” the war, explained Kate Middleton, before adding, with emotion: “I found that very particular.” Prince William’s wife also expressed his enthusiasm: “When I saw this photo, I thought it was wonderful.”

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The Princess of Wales was amused by the similarity between the character of the late queen and those of her children: “My kids love to play little shows for the family.” As a mother, the Princess of Wales explained in particular that such a representation to celebrate Christmas makes him think “love” that she wears “[s]are children” and who can push to “to do this kind of thing, namely to put on small shows”, to the delight of the youngest … On December 22, Kate Middleton posted a video of her on social networks paying homage to the queen Elizabeth II. “Her Majesty held Christmas close to her heart, as a time that brings people together and reminds us of the importance of faith, friendship and family, and showing empathy and compassion,” she launched with tenderness and melancholy.

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