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Queen Elizabeth II's robed image falsely linked to hijab tradition
short by / on Tuesday, 1 July, 2025
A viral image claims Queen Elizabeth II wore a hijab, alleging it's part of England's heritage. However, DFRAC's Fact Check found the claim as false. The 1946 photo shows her as a 20-year-old princess in traditional Welsh bardic robes during the National Eisteddfod. The attire was cultural, not Islamic. A BBC report confirms the image is unrelated to the hijab.
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