Apart from being remembered as a successful actor, Marilyn Monroe is also considered as a pioneer of fashion by fans even today. As world celebrated late actor’s 90th birth anniversary recently, ar icon celebrated same milestone this year. Queen Elizabeth, who is longest-reigning monarch in history of British empire, celebrated her 90th birthday early this year. Recently a video went viral in which, Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth met for first time. Here are all details.

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Marilyn Monroe greets Queen Elizabeth

Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth were born in same year but lived worlds apart. Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth met for first time at premiere of Battle of River Plate in London’s Leicester Square on October 29, 1956. Marilyn Monroe accompanied her n-husband, Arthur Miller, who was an American playwright and essayist. In viral video, Marilyn Monroe was seen waiting in queue to shake hands with Queen Elizabeth, who h ascended throne four years after death of her far George VI. While Marilyn Monroe donned a sleek silk gown and gloves, Queen Elizabeth chose an off-shoulder black dress teamed with a Grand Duchess Vlimir tiara. When video was captured, Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe were just 30 years old. Six years later, Marilyn Monroe passed away at of 36. Take a look at picture:

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Battle of River Plate

Starring Peter Finch, Bernard Lee and Anthony Quayle, Battle of River Plate tells story of an old-school naval encounter between battleships. first half depicts showdown between England and Germany in South Atlantic, and second half shows a tense diplomatic game in neutral country of Uruguay. Directed by Emeric Pressburger,  Battle of River Plate released in 1956. 

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