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King George VI (1895 - 1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900 - 2002) leave the Elysee Palace during their State Visit to Paris, France, July 1938. Between them is French President Albert François Lebrun (1871 - 1950). The Queen is wearing a dress from the White Wardrobe designed for her by Norman Hartnell to mark the death of her mother, the Countess of Strathmore. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

King George VI (1895 - 1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900 - 2002) leave the Elysee Palace during their State Visit to Paris, France, July 1938. Between them is French President Albert François Lebrun (1871 - 1950). The Queen is wearing a dress from the White Wardrobe designed for her by Norman Hartnell to mark the death of her mother, the Countess of Strathmore.  (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)