Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1953 following the death of her father, King George VI. Her 70-year reign — the longest in British history — was marked by devotion to her nation.
The Royal family is seen at Buckingham Palace in London after the coronation ceremony of Princess Elizabeth's father King George IV. From left: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Princess Elizabeth, Mary of England, Princess Margaret and King George VI.
Following a 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has died at her castle in Balmoral, Scotland, Buckingham Palace reported on Thursday. She was 96 years old.Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.Princess Elizabeth is pictured in her baby carriage for her first outing.Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret ride in a carriage with the King and Queen to attend a morning service in Scotland.Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesLord Elphinstone greets the British Royal Family.
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