Fit to be queen! The future monarch smiles for a photographer in this early portrait, taken in 1927. Born in 1926, Elizabeth II was the first child of Britain’s King George VI and his wife, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth II, the “accidental queen” who turned into the longest-reigning British monarch, leading her nation through historic challenges and tragedies, died Sept. 8. She was 96 years old. “The Queen ...

The world has shifted again. That is how many felt when word came Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II, the earth’s longest reigning monarch – the charming, purse-carrying, Corgi-loving, ever-smiling ...

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, her death certificate has revealed. The document, published by National Records of Scotland on Thursday, says the late British monarch died at 3:10 p.m. UK time (10 ...

Queen Elizabeth II reached a major milestone Wednesday, becoming the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history by passing Queen Victoria, who served for 63 years and seven months. Prime Minister ...

We've been sharing your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96 You've told us what she meant to you, moments you remember from her life and your stories of meeting the UK's longest ...

Queen Elizabeth II ruled from 1952 to her death in 2022Her 70-year reign easily surpassed the former British recordThe Queen was pretty close to breaking the world record Queen Elizabeth II passed ...

On this day in history, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in a lavish ceremony full of royal traditions. More than 1,000 guests, dignitaries and ...

LONDON – She has lived longer than any of her predecessors, seen a dozen prime ministers come and go, and presided over six decades of British history – from war ...

Armed with a hefty budget, the memorial committee wants to create a monument that will “live up to the stature of the person that we’re celebrating” When it comes to the forthcoming memorial honoring ...

Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe will be in the spotlight in a rare Buckingham Palace exhibition next year. The "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" exhibit was announced by the Royal Collection Trust ...

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died at age 96. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral ...