British Royalty. pic: 1926. HRH.The Duchess of York, portrait. The Duchess of York, (1900-2002) born Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, was Queen Consort to King George VI, and on his death became the Queen Mother, ever popular with the people. [Getty Images]

British Royalty, pic: 1926, HRH,The Duchess of York, portrait, The Duchess of York, (1900-2002) born Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, was Queen Consort to King George VI, and on his death became the Queen Mother, ever popular with the people (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) — see more

British Royalty, pic: 1926, HRH,The Duchess of York, portrait, The Duchess of York, (1900-2002) born Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, was Queen Consort to King George VI, and on his death became the Queen Mother, ever popular with the people (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)