Only 25 years old when King George VI died, Queen Elizabeth began her reign in 1952. She ruled longer than any other British Monarch. Smithsonian collections reflect her influence on global history ...

The Queen’s collection of brooches, including the legendary Cullinan III and IV, were as iconic as her reign itself. The Queen’s wardrobe was an explosive rainbow of vibrant, attention-grabbing colors ...

Queen Elizabeth II was just 25 when she acceded to the throne. She celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, making her one of Britain’s longest serving monarchs. Photo: The official picture of ...