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April 1942: King George VI, (1895 - 1952) Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) inspecting the Grenadier Guards (who are not visible) on Princess Elizabeth's 16th birthday. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

April 1942:  King George VI, (1895 - 1952) Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) inspecting the Grenadier Guards (who are not visible) on Princess Elizabeth's 16th birthday.  (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)