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Longest-reigning British monarch and head of the Commonwealth
She was the longest-reigning British monarch in history, serving 70 years from 1952 to 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, and died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. She reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms for 70 years and 214 days, from February 6, 1952, until her death, making her the longest-reigning British monarch in history. During her lifetime, she was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states monarch of 15 realms at her death. She was buried at King George VI Memorial Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Elizabeth was born Princess Elizabeth of York at 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, and was not expected to become queen until her uncle Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, making her father King George VI and her the heir presumptive at age ten. She was educated privately at home and served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II in 1945, becoming the first female member of the royal family to serve in the armed forces. On her 21st birthday in 1947, she delivered a landmark speech dedicating her life to the service of the Commonwealth.
Elizabeth married Prince Philip Mountbatten in November 1947, and their marriage lasted 73 years until his death in 2021. They had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward, and eight grandchildren: Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, and James, Earl of Wessex. She stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and was known for her love of corgis, owning over 30 during her lifetime, as well as her passion for horses and country life at Balmoral.
She sent her first email in 1976, becoming one of the earliest adopters of the technology.
She owned over 30 corgis during her lifetime and was rarely photographed without one.
She never had a passport, as British passports were issued in her name.
She learned to drive during World War II and was the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a license plate.
She met 13 of the 14 U.S. presidents during her reign, all except Lyndon B. Johnson.
She was the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne in 2022.
Her coronation in 1953 was the first to be televised, watched by 27 million people in the UK alone.
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Born on April 21 at 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London
Became heir presumptive at age ten after her uncle Edward VIII abdicated
Joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II
Married Prince Philip Mountbatten on November 20
Became Queen on February 6 following the death of her father King George VI
Coronation held on June 2 at Westminster Abbey, the first to be televised
Celebrated Silver Jubilee marking 25 years of reign
Celebrated Golden Jubilee marking 50 years of reign
Celebrated Diamond Jubilee marking 60 years of reign
Became the longest-reigning British monarch on September 9, surpassing Queen Victoria
Prince Philip died on April 9 after 73 years of marriage
Celebrated Platinum Jubilee in June, the first British monarch to reach 70 years on the throne
Died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle at age 96; cause of death recorded as old age