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Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II's Life in Pictures

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, symbolized stability and dedication in a rapidly changing world. 👑 Ascending the throne in 1952, she guided the UK through social transformations, political shifts, and global challenges with grace and resilience. 🌍 Her leadership saw decolonization, technological advancements, and modernized royal traditions. 🇬🇧 Known for her unwavering commitment to duty, she met world leaders, navigated crises, and upheld the monarchy's…

Queen Elizabeth worked as a truck mechanic in a women's branch of the British Army before she became Queen. She died on Thursday at the age of 96.

A look at the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch.

The world is in shock over the death of England's beloved, long-reigning Queen Elizabeth II. Confirmed by the royal family's official Twitter account, Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. She reigned as a steady fixture for 70 years alongside 15 different prime ministers, meeting 13 US presidents during her tenure. As the world collectively mourns her death, we want to revisit the iconic matriarch's most regal moments during her 70-year reign…

The first official photographic sitting with the new Queen was granted to the society photographer Dorothy Wilding. It took place on 26 February 1952, just twenty days after the accession. A total of fifty-nine photographs were taken during this sitting and a second sitting on 15 April, showing The Queen dressed in a variety of gowns designed by Norman Hartnell and wearing jewellery including the Queen Mary Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Some photographs were used as the basis…

From her luminous pearls to her colorful coats, the queen's sense of fashion was always memorable.

Far from being a passive dresser, The Queen pays close attention to what she wears and what those clothes convey. She has left a lasting impression on the fashion industry, believes Justine Picardie.