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The year 1947 saw her engagement to Prince Philip, born into Greek and Danish royal families. The royal couple married in London's Westminster Abbey.
The Queen on the day of her birthday in 2019, which coincided with Easter Mattins service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, England.
Seen with Charles and Camilla watching the Trooping the Colour ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 2019.
Queen Elizabeth II attends the Commonwealth Day Service in London on March 9, 2020.
The Queen visits the Royal Air Force Marham base in February 2020.
Princess Elizabeth holding baby daughter Anne in 1950.
From princess to queen, from mother to monarch, Queen Elizabeth II saw a lot in almost a century of life.
On February 6, 1952, the then-Princess Elizabeth received news that would change her life forever: her father, King George VI, had passed away, and she was going to be Queen. Since then, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reach the historic milestone of a Platinum Jubilee.
Having overseen the throne for seven decades, she was the longest-reigning British monarch in history. In this gallery, we take a look at the Queen's life. Click on for more.
A look back at Queen Elizabeth's life in photos
The beloved queen passed away on September 8, 2022
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From princess to queen, from mother to monarch, Queen Elizabeth II saw a lot in almost a century of life.
On February 6, 1952, the then-Princess Elizabeth received news that would change her life forever: her father, King George VI, had passed away, and she was going to be Queen. Since then, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reach the historic milestone of a Platinum Jubilee.
Having overseen the throne for seven decades, she was the longest-reigning British monarch in history. In this gallery, we take a look at the Queen's life. Click on for more.