Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, transformed the monarchy and served as a symbol of stability and continuity for over six decades.

Elizabeth: Directed by Shekhar Kapur. With Cate Blanchett, Liz Giles, Rod Culbertson, Paul Fox. The early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.

Queen Elizabeth II served from 1952 to 2022 as reigning monarch of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and numerous other realms and territories, as well as head of...

Discover the enduring legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II. From her remarkable reign to her personal life with Prince Philip, explore the beloved monarch's impact on the world.

Elizabeth became Queen just a few years later, when King George VI died suddenly in his sleep, and she rose to the challenges of her new royal role at age 25.

Britain's royal family is leading commemorations for what would be the 100th birthday of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, was born on . She became queen at age 25 and went on to serve 70 years on the throne before her death in 2022 at age 96.

On 8 September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96, after reigning for 70 years. Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25, following the death of her father, King George VI. As the monarch of the United Kingdom and 15 Commonwealth realms, she lived a life of service. As we remember and honour her 70 years on the throne, here are ...