Nov 12, 2022 · Take a look back at the British monarch's childhood with rare pictures of her early life. Elizabeth II was never meant to be Queen. When she was born in April of 1926, she was unlikely to ever...

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.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, was never meant to ascend the throne. Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, she was third in the line of succession after her uncle Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father Albert, Duke of York.

Aug 15, 2023 · Before Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were the resident royal cool girls, Queen Elizabeth was serving looks. Here’s a glimpse at her life as a young princess.

Apr 21, 2017 · From her World War 2 service to her coronation, these photos of a young Queen Elizabeth II capture her transformation from princess to queen. She stormed the history books before ever picking up the crown.

Sep 8, 2022 · Fascinating photos of a young Queen Elizabeth II, 1930s-1950s Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and of 14 other sovereign countries from 6 February 1952 until her death. Her reign of 70 years and seven months was the longest of any British monarch.

Sep 24, 2020 · A new book, Her Majesty, covers seven decades of Queen Elizabeth on the British throne, with photos from her family life as well as crown-required state dinners.

Dec 13, 2021 · Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, having ascended the throne in 1952 at age 25. Here are some snapshots of what her life was like before her...

Dec 13, 2023 · At just 25-years-old, the then Princess Elizabeth, took on the huge responsibility of leading the monarchy. Her formal coronation as Queen Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953, in Westminster Abbey. Here we take a look back at the full life of the young Queen Elizabeth...

Sep 9, 2022 · When Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in 1926, her family never expected she would one day become Queen. Everything changed when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and her father became King...