Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began in 1953, and she stayed on the throne until her death at 96 on September 8, 2022. See photos of the British monarch here.
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Queen Elizabeth II, born April 21, 1926, was the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. She took to the throne at the age of 26-years-old following the death of her father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in England’s history and has seen the nation through various parts of history. Her very first Prime Minister was Winston Churchill, who saw her through the ‘50s. Queen Elizabeth II witnessed a number of historic events including the U.S. getting men on the moon, further Prime Ministers, and so much more. Her Majesty sadly passed away on September 8, 2022. She was 96.
She was been married to her husband, Prince Philip, since 1947. The two had four children together including King Charles, who ascended to the throne following her passing. She was also the grandmother of Prince William and Prince Harry.
Here, Queen Elizabeth II opens the Royal National ENT and Eastman Hospitals in London on Feb. 19, 2020.
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Queen Elizabeth Greets Liz Truss
Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with Liz Truss, before she becomes the new British Prime Minister. She met with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier in the day.
Queen Elizabeth II At The Ceremony Of The Keys
Queen Elizabeth II was all smiles at the 2022 Ceremony of the Keys. She arrived in Scotland for the yearly ceremony in June!
Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Queen Elizabeth II is pictured with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 13. The Queen was so happy to be at the event.
Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Queen Elizabeth II chats with attendees of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 13, 2022. The Queen was dressed in a white blouse, a black cardigan, and a headscarf
Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Queen Elizabeth II sits in the audience at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the U.K. on May 13, 2022. She sat next to her son, Prince Edward.
Queen Elizabeth Pink Lipstick Birthday SS
Queen Elizabeth II goes out on her 96th Birthday,Sandringham, Kings Lynn
Queen Elizabeth II spends her 96th Birthday at Wood Farm Sandringham, UK – 21 Apr 2022
Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 96th Birthday With Her 2 Majestic Ponies
In honor of her 96th birthday, a portrait was released by the Royal Windsor Horse Show of Queen Elizabeth! Her majesty was photographed with her two beautiful white fell ponies, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. For the portrait, the Queen wore a dark green, cape-like coat as she held on to the reigns of her two gorgeous horses in front of a picturesque magnolia tree.
Queen Elizabeth At Prince Philip’s Service
Queen Elizabeth II attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip in March 2022. It was her first public apperance since recovering from COVID the previous month.
Queen Elizabeth Front Row At Prince Philip Service
Queen Elizabeth sits front row at a service for her late husband, Prince Philip, nearly one year after his death. She was joined by various other royal family members for the service.
Queen Elizabeth Arriving At Prince Philip Service
Her Majesty the Queen arrives at Westminster Abbey to attend a thanksgiving service to Prince Philip on March 29, 2022. She comfortably rode in teh back seat of a car to arrive at the event.
Queen Elizabeth II meets with Justin Trudeau
Queen Elizabeth II greets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during an audience at Windsor Castle on March 7, 2022. It was the Queen’s first in-person appearance after recovering from COVID-19.
Queen Elizabeth II receives Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Queen Elizabeth II chats with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Windsor Castle in England on March 7, 2022. The two stood in front of a floral arrangement of Ukraine’s national colors, blue and yellow.
Queen Elizabeth II Sits In Her Study
In good spirits. Queen Elizabeth II is photographed at Sandringham House to mark the start of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Year, on February 2, 2022 in Sandringham, Norfolk, England.
Queen Elizabeth II & Her Pup
Queen Elizabeth II is joined by one of her dogs, a Dorgi called Candy, as she views a display of memorabilia from her Golden and Platinum Jubilees in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle on Feb. 4, 2022. The Queen has since traveled to her Sandringham estate where she traditionally spends the anniversary of her accession to the throne – February 6 – a poignant day as it is the date her father King George VI died in 1952.
Queen Elizabeth II At Sandringham House
Queen Elizabeth II leaves Sandringham House, which is the Queen’s Norfolk residence on Feb. 5, 2022. It was after a reception with representatives from local community groups to celebrate the start of the Platinum Jubilee. The Queen came to the throne 70 years ago this Sunday when, on February 6 1952, the ailing King George VI – who had lung cancer – died at Sandringham in the early hours.
Queen Elizabeth II In 2022
Queen Elizabeth II speaks during an audience at Windsor Castle when she met the incoming and outgoing Defence Service Secretaries. It was Feb. 16, 2022.
Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Her Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Platinum Jubilee on January 5, 2022. She threw a special reception at the Sandringham House ballroom.
Queen Elizabeth II & Prince William
Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince William attend the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 28, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Harry
Queen Elizabeth II and grandson Prince Harry share a laugh at the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 18, 2019.
Queen Elizabeth II & Zara Tindall
Queen Elizabeth II and granddaughter Zara Tindall enjoy a day at Cheltenham Gold Cup Horse Racing in Britain on March 13, 2003.
Queen Elizabeth II & family
Queen Elizabeth II joins her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to watch the Royal Air Force on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in London. It was a royal occasion.
Queen Elizabeth II & Princess Beatrice In Blue
Color coordinated! Queen Elizabeth II and granddaughter Princess Beatrice match in blues during day one of Royal Ascot on June 18, 2019.
Queen Elizabeth II & Princess Beatrice
Generations of fashion were on display when Queen Elizabeth II and granddaughter Princess Beatrice enjoyed day one of Royal Ascot on June 18, 2019. Blue is truly their color.
Queen Elizabeth II & Peter Phillips
Queen Elizabeth II and grandson Peter Phillips (and then-wife Autumn Phillips) enjoy day five of Royal Ascot on June 22, 2019. Her green outfit was delightful.
Queen Elizabeth II & Lady Louise Windsor
Queen Elizabeth II and granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor on May 12, 2018. She had her hair in a scarf which matched the teal tartan of her skirt.
Queen Elizabeth At The Royal Windsor Cup
Queen Elizabeth II attends the final of the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Windsor Cup Final on July 11, 2021. She looked regal in a lime green jacket and matching hat.
Queen Elizabeth II Has An Audience At Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II meets High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Saroja Sirisena at Buckingham Palace on March 10, 2020. The two greeted one another and discusses various state functions.
Queen Elizabeth II On Commonwealth Day Service
Queen Elizabeth II on Commonwealth Day Service on March 9, 2020. The event marked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s final appearance with the Royal Family.
Queen Elizabeth II At Sunday Morning Service At St. Mary Magdalene Church
Queen Elizabeth wears a chic taupe hat as she attends Sunday morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, in Norfolk on Jan. 6, 2019. She attended services with her family.
Queen Elizabeth Driving Near Sandringham
The Queen was been spotted for the first time since Harry announced his “abdication” as a senior Royal. Her Majesty, who was wearing a headscarf, was seen driving away from the Sandringham estate in Norfolk in her Land Rover at lunch time.
Queen Elizabeth II Gets Behind The Wheel
The Queen drives through Sandringham in the aftermath of the announcement that Harry and Meghan are stepping back as senior members of The Royal Family in Sandringham, Norfolk, UK, on the 10th January 2020. She remained quite focused.
Queen Elizabeth II In 2019
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II attends a service to celebrate centenary of Royal Army Chaplains’ Department’s ‘Royal’ Prefix at the Guards Chapel in London, Britain, on February 22, 2019. She wore a blue and black ensemble.
Queen Elizabeth II Visits Watergate House
Queen Elizabeth II visits Watergate House to mark the centenary of GCHQ, Government Communication Headquarters, the UK’s Intelligence, Security and Cyber Agency in London on Feb. 14, 2019. She wore a beautiful blue ensemble.
Queen Elizabeth II At King’s Lynn Train Station
Queen Elizabeth II arrived to catch a public train from Kings Lynn to London at the end of her annual Christmas holiday at Sandringham, Norfolk in February of 2019. She wore a gray outfit for her travels.
Queen Elizabeth II At St. Peter And St. Paul Church
Queen Elizabeth II attends St Peter and St Paul church in West Newton, Sandringham on Feb 3, 2019. She sported a monochromatic coral colored ensemble.
Queen Elizabeth II Attends A WI Meeting
Queen Elizabeth II on her annual visit to the Women’s Institute meeting at West Newton in January of 2019. She wore a blue ensemble for the occasion.
