Published on 24/05/2024 at 10:46 by Sharleen McAleavy

Royal Family: This is what members of the Firm looked like when they were younger

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Queen Elizabeth II's coronation

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation © Keystone / Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II was only 25 years old when she took the throne. Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953, in Westminster Abbey, London.

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Queen Elizabeth in 2016

Queen Elizabeth in 2016 © Samir Hussein / Getty Images

The Queen reigned for 70 years before she died in September 2022, aged 96. She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

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Prince Philip in 1947

Prince Philip in 1947 © Topical Press Agency / Getty Images

Prince Philip Mountbatten joined the Royal Family when he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947.

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Prince Philip in 2021

Prince Philip in 2021 © Tim Graham / Getty Images

Despite facing many trials, the couple remained together for 73 years until his death in 2021, aged 99.

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Prince Charles in 1969

Prince Charles in 1969 © Fox Photos / Getty Images

Prince Charles officially took his duties as Prince of Wales in 1969, aged 20. He served in both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

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King Charles in 2024

King Charles in 2024 © Chris Jackson / Getty Images

Prince Charles became the longest-reigning Prince of Wales. He ascended to the throne when his mother died in 2022, becoming King Charles III.

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Princess Diana in 1981

Princess Diana in 1981 © David Levenson / Getty Images

Princess Diana made her official debut as a member of the Royal Family when she married Prince Charles in 1981. She was 20 years old, and he was twelve years older than her.

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Princess Diana in 1996

Princess Diana in 1996 © Julian Parker / Getty Images

After divorcing from Prince Charles, Princess Diana continued her charity work and remained the people's princess. She died in a gruesome car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997, aged 36.

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Prince William in 2004

Prince William in 2004 © Tim Graham/Getty Images

In 2004, Prince William was a heartthrob studying at the University of St Andrews. That is where he met his future wife, Kate Middleton. He graduated with a degree in geography in 2005.

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Prince William in 2024

Prince William in 2024 © Max Mumby / Getty Images

Prince William became the Prince of Wales when his father became King Charles III in 2022. He is now the father of three children.

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Kate Middleton in 2004

Kate Middleton in 2004 © Antony Jones / Getty Images

Kate Middleton met the limelight in 2004 when she started dating Prince William. 

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Kate Middleton in 2024

Kate Middleton in 2024 © Samir Hussein / Getty Images

The couple tied the knot in 2011 and welcomed three children together. Kate Middleton is now the Princess of Wales and is involved in charity work.

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Prince Harry in 2007

Prince Harry in 2007 © Julian Parker / Getty Images

Prince Harry was known to party in his 20s, resulting in several rumours and 'scandalous' tabloid front pages.

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Prince Harry in 2024

Prince Harry in 2024 © Max Mumby / Getty Images

Prince Harry quit the Royal Family along with his wife Meghan Markle and they moved to the US. Together, they have got two children and focus on philanthropy. 

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Meghan Markle in 2010

Meghan Markle in 2010 © Paul Drinkwater / Getty Images

Meghan Markle started her career as an actress before joining the Royal family. She notoriously appeared on NBC's Deal or No Deal, as well as Suits

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Meghan Markle in 2024

Meghan Markle in 2024 © Mat Hayward / Getty Images

Meghan Markle married into the Royal Family in 2016. The couple then left the Firm in 2020 and moved to the US. She stopped her acting career when she married Prince Harry.

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Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson in 1986

Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson in 1986 © John Shelley Collection / Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson married Prince Edward in 1986 and the couple welcomed two daughters together: Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. 

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Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson in 2024

Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson in 2024 © Antony Jones / Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Edward got divorced in 1996. Despite their separation, they still live together and remain united in raising their daughters and grandchildren. She is currently battling skin cancer.

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Princess Margaret in 1964

Princess Margaret in 1964 © Mirrorpix / Getty Images

Princess Margaret lived in her sister's shadow, especially after she became Queen Elizabeth. She got married to Antony Armstrong-Jones and had two children. 

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Princess Margaret in 1987

Princess Margaret in 1987 © Tim Graham / Getty Images

She lived a tumultuous life before facing several health issues by the end of her life. Princess Margaret died in 2002, only two months before her mother. 

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Princess Anne in 1986

Princess Anne in 1986 © David Levenson / Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth's only daughter, Princess Anne, lived on the sidelines as a young woman. She married twice and had two children: Peter and Zara Phillips.

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Princess Anne in 2024

Princess Anne in 2024 © Max Mumby / Getty Images

The Princess Royal has stepped up since her brother became King Charles III. Now aged 73, she is often seen on official visits throughout the UK.

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Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice © UK Press / Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Edward's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice have grown up in front of cameras. 

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Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice in 2024

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice in 2024 © Dave Benett / Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson remains extremely close with her two daughters. They respectively got married and now have children of their own.

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The Queen Mother in 1964

The Queen Mother in 1964 © Michael Stroud / Getty Images

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the wife of King George and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. She went from being Queen Consort to being the Queen Mother when her daughter ascended to the Throne. 

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The Queen Mother in 1990

The Queen Mother in 1990 © Georges De Keerle / Getty Images

The Queen Mother was a constant supportive mother to Queen Elizabeth II until she died in 2002, only two months after her daughter Princess Margaret.

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Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005

Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005 © Max Mumby / Getty Images

Camilla Parker-Bowles met Prince Charles when they were in their early 20s. The couple fell in love but never made their relationship official as she was already married. The Prince later married Princess Diana but he never ended his relationship with Camilla. They both got divorced with their respective partners and married each other in 2005 after the Queen gave them her blessing.

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Queen Camilla in 2024

Queen Camilla in 2024 © Max Mumby / Getty Images

When Prince Charles ascended to the throne, Camilla Parker-Bowles became Queen Consort. As he is currently undergoing health issues, she is taking on some of his duties and conducting official visits. 

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Prince Edward in 1984

Prince Edward in 1984 © Steve Wood / Getty Images

Prince Edward is Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's youngest son. He grew up under the limelight.

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Prince Edward in 2024

Prince Edward in 2024 © Max Mumby / Getty Images

Prince Edward was named Duke of Edinburgh when his brother became King Charles III. He is often seen at official events and an active member of the Firm.