The Queen at War

Pantomimes at the Waterloo Chamber

From 1941 through to 1944 Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret starred in traditional Pantomimes such as Aladdin and Cinderella - all performed in the vast space of the Waterloo Chamber. The proceeds from the Pantomimes went to the Queen’s Wool Fund.

Pantomimes at the Waterloo Chamber

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    The Queen at War

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    Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II. Princess Elizabeth’s experiences during the war mirrored those of the public and helped shape her into the Queen she is today.

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