Published on 14/09/2022 at 13:00 by Balu Prakash

Queen Elizabeth II: Her incredible journey as a monarch in pictures

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First child of the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bows-Lyon, Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 in London.

First child of the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bows-Lyon, Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 in London. © Speaight
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In 1935, she was described as 'a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible' by her cousin Margeret Rhodes.

In 1935, she was described as 'a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible' by her cousin Margeret Rhodes. © Lisa Sheridan
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At the age of 16, Princess Elizabeth registers for war service under the Ministry of Labour's Youth Registration Scheme in 1942.

At the age of 16, Princess Elizabeth registers for war service under the Ministry of Labour's Youth Registration Scheme in 1942. © Central Press
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In 1945, Elizabeth donned the official military uniform and volunteered with the Auxiliary Territorial Service.

In 1945, Elizabeth donned the official military uniform and volunteered with the Auxiliary Territorial Service. © J. A. Hampton
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1947 marked the year when she got married to her third cousin, Prince Philip of Greece at Westminster Abbey.

1947 marked the year when she got married to her third cousin, Prince Philip of Greece at Westminster Abbey. © Hulton Archive
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In 1953, she officially got coronated as the Queen of Britain.

In 1953, she officially got coronated as the Queen of Britain. © Keystone
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Then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill greets Queen Elizabeth as she attends a dinner at Downing Street in 1955.

Then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill greets Queen Elizabeth as she attends a dinner at Downing Street in 1955. © Keystone-France
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In 1957, the first televised Christmas Day broadcast was made to the nation, with the Queen at the forefront.

In 1957, the first televised Christmas Day broadcast was made to the nation, with the Queen at the forefront. © Keystone
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In 1958, the Queen visisted Rothes Colliery coal mine in Fife, and she spent some time observing the underground coalface.

In 1958, the Queen visisted Rothes Colliery coal mine in Fife, and she spent some time observing the underground coalface. © Central Press
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The Queen returning to Buckingham Palace on horseback in 1963 after attending the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

The Queen returning to Buckingham Palace on horseback in 1963 after attending the Trooping the Colour ceremony. © Bettmann
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Prince Charles was coronated as the Prince of Wales by The Queen in 1969.

Prince Charles was coronated as the Prince of Wales by The Queen in 1969. © Central Press
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Prime Minister Edward Heath and U.S. President Richard Nixon held audience with the Queen in 1970.

Prime Minister Edward Heath and U.S. President Richard Nixon held audience with the Queen in 1970. © Hulton Archive
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In 1977, Elizabeth celebrated 25 years on the throne. After the celebration, she embarked on a busy tour across 36 UK counties.

In 1977, Elizabeth celebrated 25 years on the throne. After the celebration, she embarked on a busy tour across 36 UK counties. © Hulton Archive
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The Queen with the Royal relatives, including Princess Diana and Prince Charles along with William and harry in 1984.

The Queen with the Royal relatives, including Princess Diana and Prince Charles along with William and harry in 1984. © Anwar Hussein
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Queen Elizabeth became the first British Monarch alongside the Duke of Edinburgh to walk the Great Wall of China in 1986.

Queen Elizabeth became the first British Monarch alongside the Duke of Edinburgh to walk the Great Wall of China in 1986. © Tim Graham
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The Queen lays a wreath in respects to the victims of the Dunblane massacre at Dunblane Primary School shooting in 1996.

The Queen lays a wreath in respects to the victims of the Dunblane massacre at Dunblane Primary School shooting in 1996. © Tim Graham
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in 2007, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at Broadlands in Hampshire.

in 2007, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at Broadlands in Hampshire. © Tim Graham
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The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday in 2016.

The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday in 2016. © Chris Jackson
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Queen Elizabeth on her way to attend the funeral of her husband Prince Phillip.

Queen Elizabeth on her way to attend the funeral of her husband Prince Phillip. © Pool/Max Mumby
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Queen Elizabeth waved to the public from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the celebration of her Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Queen Elizabeth waved to the public from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the celebration of her Platinum Jubilee in 2022. © Chris Jackson