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Queen Elizabeth II: The longest-reigning monarch in British history

Her Majesty oversaw 15 prime ministers and was devoutly dedicated to both country and Commonwealth

The Independent UK

The life of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

Reuters

Buckingham Palace have announced the death of HM Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96

One of the monarch’s first ever royal engagements took place in Lanarkshire

Daily Record

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Queen Elizabeth II: a moderniser who steered the British monarchy into the 21st century

When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II worthy of serious study at all. Yet Pimlott’s judgement proved sound and, if few academics have followed his lead, the political role of the monarchy has received…

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: A timeline and history of Her Majesty’s life

From joining the army at age 18 to secretly getting engaged to Prince Philip

The Independent UK

The Queen has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Elizabeth II, who acceded to the throne in 1952, was the nation’s longest reigning monarch.

The Independent UK

Queen’s lifelong service as nation’s longest reigning monarch

Elizabeth II, who was born on April 21 1926, ruled the nation for decades, acceding to the throne at the age of just 25 in 1952.

The Independent UK

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Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on Britain’s throne

A look at some notable dates and events in the life and work of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II.

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Factbox-Key dates in the life of Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Here are some facts about Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

Reuters

Factbox: Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, is commemorating her Platinum Jubilee with four days of celebration from June 2-5.

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70 things we know about the Queen – from corgis and cornflakes to HMY Britannia and Bond

She has carried out more than 21,000 engagements during her reign and sent 300,000 birthday messages to centenarians

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Everything you never knew about Queen Elizabeth II

In today’s newsletter: From her biggest regrets to her favourite cocktail, Archie Bland lists 70 little-known facts about the longest-reigning monarch

The Guardian - UK

A look back at the Queen's visits to Lanarkshire ahead of platinum jubilee celebrations

From opening maternity units, to stopping off at train stations, the monarch is no stranger to the area.

Daily Record

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: What it's all about and some fun facts for kids

Here is an easy way to explain to your children why and how the Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in June

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Queen and Prince Phillip's wedding day was nearly ruined by two last-minute disasters

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh married at Westminster Abbey in 1947 and there were two last minute disasters that threatened to derail the entire celebration

The Independent UK

Prince Philip: A life in pictures from 1921-2021

The Duke of Edinburgh remembered in pictures

Daily Mirror

Early sign 10-year-old Queen was born to rule and sister Margaret's brutal reaction

Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign is all the more remarkable given she was never meant to wear the Crown before her uncle abdicated in 1936

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