When Marilyn Monroe Met Queen Elizabeth

When Marilyn Monroe Met Queen Elizabeth
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This fascinating video captures the iconic moment in 1956 when American screen legend Marilyn Monroe met Queen Elizabeth II at a royal film premiere in London. Dressed in elegance and grace, the two women—each a symbol of power in her own realm—share a brief but historic encounter. The footage offers a rare glimpse into a surreal crossover of Hollywood glamour and British royalty, as Monroe, visibly excited and respectful, meets the young monarch with poise and admiration.

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