36 reactions | Queen Elizabeth II became monarch in 1952, when she was just 25 years old. She went on to spend 70 years on the throne, making her Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Here is the story of her extraordinary life | Red Magazine | Facebook

Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Her extraordinary reign has seen her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits. Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, she has been an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change. We take a look back on the early years of her life and he

12K views · 64 reactions | Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history and Canada’s head of state, died at 96 years old on Thursday. In light of this historic day, Global News takes a look at the timeline of the queen’s 96-year-old lifespan, from the day she was born in 1926 in London. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9117599/queen-elizabeth-ii-death-portrait-jane-bown/ | Global News | Facebook