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Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, was a pivotal figure in British and Commonwealth history, serving as the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Her reign, spanning 70 years and 214 days, is the longest of any British monarch and marked by numerous significant events, milestones, and historical changes.
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Birth
21 April 1926
Queen Elizabeth II was born via caesarean section at the Mayfair home of her mother’s parents. She was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She was named Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, with her middle names honoring her paternal great-grandmothers.
Accession to the Throne
6 February 1952
Following the death of her father, King George VI, Princess Elizabeth ascended to the throne at the age of 25, becoming Queen Elizabeth II. She became the monarch of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon, as well as the head of the Commonwealth.
Coronation
2 June 1953
Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned at Westminster Abbey in a grand ceremony that marked the beginning of her reign. This event was a significant milestone, symbolizing her formal ascension to the throne and her commitment to serve the nation and the Commonwealth.
Silver Jubilee
1977
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years on the throne. This jubilee was a major celebration, reflecting on her quarter-century of service and her role as a unifying figure for the nation and the Commonwealth.
Golden Jubilee
2002
The Queen marked 50 years on the throne with her Golden Jubilee. This milestone made her only the sixth monarch in British history to celebrate fifty years of reign. The year also saw the deaths of her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and her sister, Princess Margaret.
Longest-Lived British Monarch
21 December 2007
Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, to become the longest-lived British monarch. This milestone highlighted her enduring presence and longevity in British history.
Longest-Reigning British Monarch
9 September 2015
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria’s record. On this day, she also became the longest-reigning queen regnant and female head of state in the world. She and the Duke of Edinburgh traveled to Scotland to open the new Scottish Borders Railway, marking this significant occasion.
Platinum Jubilee
6 February 2022
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking an unprecedented 70 years on the throne. This was the first time a British monarch had reached this milestone, making it a historic and widely celebrated event.
Death
8 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. Her death marked the end of an era and triggered a series of ceremonies and tributes, including Operation London Bridge and Operation Unicorn. She was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

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