The Engagement
Time: Thursday Jul 10, 1947
Place: Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom
Details: The engagement was announced to the public on 10 July 1947.
‹ Earlier in historyElizabeth engagement to Prince PhilipWednesday Jul 9, 1947 Later in history ›Franco proclaimed Spain a monarchySaturday Jul 26, 1947
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