![]() On his first day at Heath Mount School in Hampstead, Beaton was set upon by the young bully Evelyn Waugh a menacing figure sporting a pair of green knickerbockers, who thought nothing of sticking pins in the newcomer. ![]() His father was dedicated to providing Cecil with the finest education. Taken from the V&A collection of over 18,000 royal images by Beaton, it is only when viewing this carefully condensed selection that we understand what a profound effect Beaton had, not only in shaping the British perception of the Queen, but her public profile around the world.Ĭecil Beaton was born in Hampstead, the son of a successful timber merchant. ![]() Most of the images are familiar, but it’s a joy to see the many unseen images of the young Princess Elizabeth, including behind-the-scenes images of her preparing for her Coronation in 1953. ![]() Celebrating the 60th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne, the exhibition, including 60 portraits, film footage, and letters, gives a fascinating glimpse into her life as Princess, mother and Queen – captured by the great Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). ![]()
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