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- Elizabeth became Queen in 1952, aged 25, after the death of her father, King George VI. During the last 70 years the Queen has devoted herself to her role as Head of State - taking part in national ceremonies; working with her Prime Ministers and governments; travelling around the globe meeting other world leaders.
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Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years, from 1953 to 2022. Join us on a trip back through history to discover our favourite facts about her reign…. 1. Queen Elizabeth II was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926. Her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother).
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- The Queen was the longest-reigning monarch. On 9 September 2015, the Queen became the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.
- Her Majesty made over 150 Commonwealth visits. The Queen during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand in February 1963. (Getty Images) Within the Commonwealth alone, the Queen made more than 150 visits during her reign.
- She visited more than 100 countries. The Queen visited more than 100 countries as monarch, including Canada 22 times, more than any other country in the world, and France 13 times, more than any other country in Europe.
- First solo appearance was in 1942. The Queen’s first solo public engagement (as Princess Elizabeth) was on 21 April 1942, her 16th birthday, when she inspected the Grenadier Guards at Windsor Castle.
Sep 8, 2022 · From her ambulance service during World War II to being immortalized by a Beatles song, Queen Elizabeth II has been the only monarch that most people in Britain have ever known.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Life and Reign. The Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Over 70 years, Her Majesty was a dedicated Head of the Commonwealth, linking more than two billion people worldwide.
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She had been queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms at her death.
Sep 8, 2022 · Elizabeth II (1926–2022) became queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI (1895–1952). Known for her efforts to modernise the institution of monarchy – and for her love of corgis – she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and was the second-longest reigning ...
Nov 12, 2020 · 1. Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation - June 2, 1953. Hulton Archive/Getty Images. Queen Elizabeth II after her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. Held at Westminster Abbey,...
