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Elizabeth II
Reigning for seventy years as the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch.
Coronation · Diamond Jubilee
- Born
- 21 April 1926
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Died
- 8 September 2022
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Elizabeth II
A constitutional monarch whose reign stretched from the post-war era into the twenty-first century. The Commonwealth and monarchy changed substantially during her lifetime.
Early life
Unexpected succession
Became heir presumptive after her uncle’s abdication and her father’s accession in 1936.
Wartime service
Trained in driving and vehicle maintenance in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
Career
- 1952–1953
Accession and coronation
Succeeded George VI and was crowned the following year.
- 1950s–1970s
Changing Commonwealth
Reigned during decolonisation and changing constitutional relationships.
- 1990s–2000s
Public scrutiny
The royal family faced intense debate and major personal losses.
- 2022
Platinum Jubilee
Marked seventy years on the throne before her death.
Reign & milestones
Coronation
A major event in the history of British television.
Diamond Jubilee
Marked sixty years of her reign.
Platinum Jubilee
The first such anniversary for a British monarch.
Beyond the crown
Family
Married Prince Philip in 1947; they had four children.
Constitutional role
Generally acted on ministerial advice, rather than governing as an executive president.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Donald McKague. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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