When Marilyn Monroe Met Queen Elizabeth

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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When Marilyn Monroe met Queen Elizabeth in 1956, she raised a few royal eyebrows by breaking protocol with her outfit. pic.twitter.com/rUfFc64Rim

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