In this month’s magazine we introduce the new breed of young royals shaping the monarchy, devoting our cover to one of the royal family’s newest additions, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
But The Weekly has been monitoring the royals for decades.
From Queen Elizabeth’s first cover at only 11 years old in the days of illustration in 1937, to Princess Diana’s wedding in 1981, the royal wedding of Catherine and William only last year, and some stunning portraits in between.
Here we share some of our favourite retro royal covers from The Weekly’s archives.
A stunning portrait of the queen from 1956.
Queen Elizabeth II first graced the cover in 1937.
An illustration of the queen and Prince Philip arriving on their first royal tour of Australia.
Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III in 1956 to become Princess Grace of Monaco.
Prince Charles looking handsome at 28.
A very proud Queen Elizabeth II shows off baby Charles – 1950.
Queen Elizabeth II coronation in 1953.
Charles and Diana looking very happy pre-wedding – 1981.
The royal wedding souvenir issue from Prince Charles’ wedding to Diana – 1981
The royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince William had his first solo cover as a gorgeous baby.
A portrait of the queen in uniform – 1956.
Queen Elizabeth II shares some happy snaps in a 1982 issue.
Diana has appeared on the cover of The Weekly 86 times – 1982.
We commemorated Prince William’s christening in 1982.
Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark’s wedding – 2004.
The Queen’s 25th Jubilee special.
Princess Anne’s visit to Australia – 1975.
Some family photos from proud parents Charles and Diana – 1982.
Catherine and William’s royal wedding kiss – 2011.
Kate represents a new breed of young royals – September 2012.
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