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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles while receiving Ignazio Cassis, the president of Switzerland, and his wife, Paola Cassis, during an audience at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on April 28, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II smiles while receiving Ignazio Cassis, the president of Switzerland, and his wife, Paola Cassis, during an audience at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on April 28, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96.
Queen Elizabeth II presents Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, with the Royal Horticultural Society's Victoria Medal of Honour during a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show on May 18, 2009, in London.
Queen Elizabeth II presents Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, with the Royal Horticultural Society’s Victoria Medal of Honour during a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show on May 18, 2009, in London.
Queen Elizabeth II attends a military ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle on June 12, 2021, in Windsor, England.
Queen Elizabeth II attends a military ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle on June 12, 2021, in Windsor, England.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll smiles amongst Australian flags being waved by the crowd after the Commonwealth Day Service on March 13, 2006, in Sydney, Australia. The queen and Prince Philip were on a five-day visit to Australia for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll smiles amongst Australian flags being waved by the crowd after the Commonwealth Day Service on March 13, 2006, in Sydney, Australia. The queen and Prince Philip were on a five-day visit to Australia for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Queen Elizabeth II travels down The Mall, from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, in the horse drawn Irish State Coach to attend the State Opening of Parliament on Dec. 3, 2008 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II travels down The Mall, from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, in the horse drawn Irish State Coach to attend the State Opening of Parliament on Dec. 3, 2008 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II attends a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral on March 7, 2012, in London.
Queen Elizabeth II attends a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 7, 2012, in London.
Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she visits Cyfarthfa High School and Castle on April 26, 2012, in Merthyr, Wales.
Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she visits Cyfarthfa High School and Castle on April 26, 2012, in Merthyr, Wales.
President Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Winfield House, the residence of the U.S. ambassador, in Regent's Park on May 25, 2011, in London.
President Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Winfield House, the residence of the U.S. ambassador, in Regent’s Park on May 25, 2011, in London.
Queen Elizabeth II sits alone in St. George's Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, the man who had been by her side for 73 years, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, on April 17, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II sits alone in St. George’s Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, the man who had been by her side for 73 years, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, on April 17, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II is escorted by station commander group Capt. James Beck past a Royal Air Force honour guard as she arrives at RAF Marham to inspect the new integrated training center that trains personnel on the maintenance of the new RAF F-35B Lightning II strike aircraft at Royal Air Force Marham on Feb. 3, 2020, in King's Lynn, England.
Queen Elizabeth II is escorted by station commander group Capt. James Beck past a Royal Air Force honour guard as she arrives at RAF Marham to inspect the new integrated training center that trains personnel on the maintenance of the new RAF F-35B Lightning II strike aircraft at Royal Air Force Marham on Feb. 3, 2020, in King’s Lynn, England.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach, to attend the state opening of Parliament in London in November 2007.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach, to attend the state opening of Parliament in London in November 2007.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive for a National Service of Thanksgiving to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday at St Paul's Cathedral in London on June 10, 2016.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive for a National Service of Thanksgiving to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on June 10, 2016.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, and her husband, Prince Philip, greet the crowd of athletes and officials during the Closing Ceremony of the 12th Commonwealth Games, in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre, in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 9, 1982.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, center, and her husband, Prince Philip, greet the crowd of athletes and officials during the Closing Ceremony of the 12th Commonwealth Games, in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre, in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 9, 1982.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip prior to The Queen's Company Grenadier Guards ceremonial review at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on April 15, 2003.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip prior to The Queen’s Company Grenadier Guards ceremonial review at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on April 15, 2003.
Britain's Prince Harry, second from right, grins and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, smiles as she inspects the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England, on April 12, 2006.
Britain’s Prince Harry, second from right, grins and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, smiles as she inspects the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England, on April 12, 2006.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, view the floral tributes and other mementos to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, at London's Buckingham Palace on Sept. 5, 1997.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, view the floral tributes and other mementos to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, at London’s Buckingham Palace on Sept. 5, 1997.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are pictured in Schefferville, as they listen to an explanation on the workings of an iron ore mine on another stop in their royal tour of Canada on June 20, 1959.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are pictured in Schefferville, as they listen to an explanation on the workings of an iron ore mine on another stop in their royal tour of Canada on June 20, 1959.
Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in central London on June 5, 2012.
Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in central London on June 5, 2012.
Queen Elizabeth II speaks to Prince Charles, with his bride Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, right, as they leave St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England, following the church blessing of their civil wedding ceremony on April 9, 2005.
Queen Elizabeth II speaks to Prince Charles, with his bride Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, right, as they leave St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, England, following the church blessing of their civil wedding ceremony on April 9, 2005.
Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by schoolchildren waving flags and taking her photograph at the British Embassy in Bangkok on Oct. 31, 1996.
Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by schoolchildren waving flags and taking her photograph at the British Embassy in Bangkok on Oct. 31, 1996.
Queen Elizabeth II and new Conservative Party leader and Britain's Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss meet at Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Scotland, on Sept. 6, 2022, where the queen invited Truss to form a government.
Queen Elizabeth II and new Conservative Party leader and Britain’s Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss meet at Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Scotland, on Sept. 6, 2022, where the queen invited Truss to form a government.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd as she rides in the Gold State Coach from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul's Cathedral on June 4, 2002, for a service to celebrate her Golden Jubilee.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd as she rides in the Gold State Coach from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral on June 4, 2002, for a service to celebrate her Golden Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth II laughs as she meets the public during a walkabout to celebrate her 80th birthday in Windsor, England, on April, 21, 2006. The queen was born on April 21, 1926, and became queen in February 1952.
Queen Elizabeth II laughs as she meets the public during a walkabout to celebrate her 80th birthday in Windsor, England, on April, 21, 2006. The queen was born on April 21, 1926, and became queen in February 1952.
In this Dec. 18, 2019, photo provided by Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George pose for a photo to mark the start of the new decade in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace, London. This is only the second time such a portrait of the monarch and the next three in line to the throne has been released, the first was in April 2016 to celebrate Her Majesty's 90th birthday.
In this Dec. 18, 2019, photo provided by Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George pose for a photo to mark the start of the new decade in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace, London. This is only the second time such a portrait of the monarch and the next three in line to the throne has been released, the first was in April 2016 to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.
Queen Elizabeth, the former Duchess of York, right, King George VI, and their daughters, Princess Elizabeth, center, and Princess Margaret, pose May 12, 1937, in London after the Coronation of Duke of York. In 1937, the Duke of York acceded to the throne, becoming George VI after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, who married American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Queen Elizabeth, the former Duchess of York, right, King George VI, and their daughters, Princess Elizabeth, center, and Princess Margaret, pose May 12, 1937, in London after the Coronation of Duke of York. In 1937, the Duke of York acceded to the throne, becoming George VI after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, who married American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Surrounded by high clerics and ladies-in-waiting, Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953, as she is crowned queen. In the royal gallery in the background Queen Mother Elizabeth leans over to attend to the unseen Prince Charles as Princess Margaret lends a hand.
Surrounded by high clerics and ladies-in-waiting, Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953, as she is crowned queen. In the royal gallery in the background Queen Mother Elizabeth leans over to attend to the unseen Prince Charles as Princess Margaret lends a hand.
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial Crown, carries the symbols of authority, the orb and the sceptre, as she leaves Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, at the end of the Coronation Ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial Crown, carries the symbols of authority, the orb and the sceptre, as she leaves Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, at the end of the Coronation Ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II, left, accompanied by Prince Philip waves to the crowd after being crowned during her coronation at Westminter Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.
Queen Elizabeth II, left, accompanied by Prince Philip waves to the crowd after being crowned during her coronation at Westminter Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.
The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the ritual crown of England, the crown of St. Edward, over the head of Queen Elizabeth II, prior to the actual crowning at the coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.
The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the ritual crown of England, the crown of St. Edward, over the head of Queen Elizabeth II, prior to the actual crowning at the coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.
Queen Elizabeth II visits the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down Science Park near Salisbury, southern England, on Oct. 15, 2020.
Queen Elizabeth II visits the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down Science Park near Salisbury, southern England, on Oct. 15, 2020.
Queen Elizabeth II waits in the drawing room before receiving Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral, in Scotland, Sept. 6, 2022, where Truss was invited to become prime minister and form a new government.
Queen Elizabeth II waits in the drawing room before receiving Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral, in Scotland, Sept. 6, 2022, where Truss was invited to become prime minister and form a new government.
Queen Elizabeth II, second right, seated on the throne in the House of Lords next to her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, right, and her son, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, second left, and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, prepares to deliver the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 27, 2015. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government's agenda for the coming session.
Queen Elizabeth II, second right, seated on the throne in the House of Lords next to her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, right, and her son, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, second left, and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, prepares to deliver the Queen’s Speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 27, 2015. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen’s Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session.
Prince Charles, from left, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Princess Charlotte stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee, marking the monarch's 70 years of service.
Prince Charles, from left, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Princess Charlotte stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee, marking the monarch’s 70 years of service.
Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Theresa May, left, at the start of an audience in Buckingham Palace, London, where she invited the former home secretary to become prime minister and form a new government on July 13, 2016. David Cameron had resigned the post in an earlier meeting with the queen.
Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Theresa May, left, at the start of an audience in Buckingham Palace, London, where she invited the former home secretary to become prime minister and form a new government on July 13, 2016. David Cameron had resigned the post in an earlier meeting with the queen.
Prince Harry, from left, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, in London, on July 10, 2005, as part of a day of events marking the end of World War II.
Prince Harry, from left, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, in London, on July 10, 2005, as part of a day of events marking the end of World War II.
Queen Elizabeth II inspects the troops at London's Horse Guards before the annual Trooping the Colour parade marking her official birthday on June 11, 2005.
Queen Elizabeth II inspects the troops at London’s Horse Guards before the annual Trooping the Colour parade marking her official birthday on June 11, 2005.
Queen Elizabeth II, center left, President Donald Trump, center, and others arrive through the East Gallery ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London, on June 3, 2019.
Queen Elizabeth II, center left, President Donald Trump, center, and others arrive through the East Gallery ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London, on June 3, 2019.
Capt. Sir Thomas Moore receives his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on July 17, 2020. Moore raised almost GBP33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.
Capt. Sir Thomas Moore receives his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on July 17, 2020. Moore raised almost GBP33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.
Queen Elizabeth II arrives to inspect the troops at London's Horse Guards before the annual Trooping the Colour parade marking her official birthday on June 11, 2005. Some 1,220 troops took part in the spectacular display of precision formation marching and horsemanship choreographed to military band music.
Queen Elizabeth II arrives to inspect the troops at London’s Horse Guards before the annual Trooping the Colour parade marking her official birthday on June 11, 2005. Some 1,220 troops took part in the spectacular display of precision formation marching and horsemanship choreographed to military band music.
Queen Elizabeth II and Mother Teresa look at the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit, which was presented to the Lady of Calcutta, at the Rashtrapati Shavar, in New Delhi, India, on Nov. 24, 1983.
Queen Elizabeth II and Mother Teresa look at the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit, which was presented to the Lady of Calcutta, at the Rashtrapati Shavar, in New Delhi, India, on Nov. 24, 1983.
Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II meet at the Vatican on Oct. 17, 2000.
Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II meet at the Vatican on Oct. 17, 2000.
Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry watch a flyover of Royal Air Force aircraft at Buckingham Palace in London on July 10, 2018.
Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry watch a flyover of Royal Air Force aircraft at Buckingham Palace in London on July 10, 2018.
Diana, Princess of Wales, left, and Queen Elizabeth II smile to well-wishers outside Clarence House in London on Aug. 4, 1987. The crowd wanted to wish Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, a happy 87th birthday.
Diana, Princess of Wales, left, and Queen Elizabeth II smile to well-wishers outside Clarence House in London on Aug. 4, 1987. The crowd wanted to wish Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, a happy 87th birthday.
Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, proceeds through the Royal Gallery before delivering a speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, on May 11, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, proceeds through the Royal Gallery before delivering a speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, on May 11, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II proceeds through the Royal Gallery before the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 27, 2015.
Queen Elizabeth II proceeds through the Royal Gallery before the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 27, 2015.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen’s 90th birthday at The Mall on June 11, 2016 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, proceeds through the Royal Gallery before delivering a speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 11, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, proceeds through the Royal Gallery before delivering a speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 11, 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama attend a state banquet in Buckingham Palace in London on May 24, 2011.
Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama attend a state banquet in Buckingham Palace in London on May 24, 2011.
Queen Elizabeth II stands with Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, pushing Princess Charlotte in a pram, after attending Charlotte's christening at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, on June 5, 2016.
Queen Elizabeth II stands with Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, pushing Princess Charlotte in a pram, after attending Charlotte’s christening at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, on June 5, 2016.
Queen Elizabeth II looks through a window at the view as she walks through The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey in London on June 8, 2018.
Queen Elizabeth II looks through a window at the view as she walks through The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey in London on June 8, 2018.
Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 12, 2018.
Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 12, 2018.
Rob Munday, creator of the first officially commissioned 3D holographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in 2004, unveils a previously unseen portrait of the monarch to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, in London, on May 4, 2022. The new portrait, which shows Queen Elizabeth II off guard and smiling is named 'Platinum Queen: Felicity' and is dedicated to the 20 years of friendship between the queen and her personal assistant and close friend, Angela Kelly.
Rob Munday, creator of the first officially commissioned 3D holographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in 2004, unveils a previously unseen portrait of the monarch to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, in London, on May 4, 2022. The new portrait, which shows Queen Elizabeth II off guard and smiling is named ‘Platinum Queen: Felicity’ and is dedicated to the 20 years of friendship between the queen and her personal assistant and close friend, Angela Kelly.
President Gerald Ford dances with Queen Elizabeth II at the White House during the 1976 Bicentennial Celebrations of the Declaration of Independence on July 7, 1976.
President Gerald Ford dances with Queen Elizabeth II at the White House during the 1976 Bicentennial Celebrations of the Declaration of Independence on July 7, 1976.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales laugh as they watch competitors during the Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on Sept. 2, 2006 in Braemar, Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales laugh as they watch competitors during the Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on Sept. 2, 2006 in Braemar, Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth II attends a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral on March 7, 2012 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II attends a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 7, 2012 in London, England.
In this June 8, 1982, file photo, President Ronald Reagan rides Centennial and Queen Elizabeth II rides Burmese on the grounds of Windsor Castle, England.
In this June 8, 1982, file photo, President Ronald Reagan rides Centennial and Queen Elizabeth II rides Burmese on the grounds of Windsor Castle, England.
The Royal family share a joke with Geoff Capes as they attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland on Sept. 4, 1982. Left to right are: The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Geoff Capes.
The Royal family share a joke with Geoff Capes as they attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland on Sept. 4, 1982. Left to right are: The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Geoff Capes.
In this July 25, 1976, photo, Queen Elizabeth II reacts as the open cart in which they were riding momentarily scrapes the bottom while negotiating a hump over railway tracks during a tour of the Olympic Games facilities, in Bromont, Quebec, Canada, site of equestrian competitions. Prince Edward sits foreground center and Prince Andrew background center.
In this July 25, 1976, photo, Queen Elizabeth II reacts as the open cart in which they were riding momentarily scrapes the bottom while negotiating a hump over railway tracks during a tour of the Olympic Games facilities, in Bromont, Quebec, Canada, site of equestrian competitions. Prince Edward sits foreground center and Prince Andrew background center.
Queen Elizabeth II and Charles, Prince of Wales travel in an open top car in Avignon during a state visit to France, May 1972.
Queen Elizabeth II and Charles, Prince of Wales travel in an open top car in Avignon during a state visit to France, May 1972.
Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Australia, April 1970.
Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Australia, April 1970.
Queen Elizabeth II turns to smile and talk to an unidentified officer during the Trooping of the Colour by the First Battalion of the Jamaica Regiment at Up-Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica, on March 4, 1966. The queen and prince were on a four-day visit to the island during the last lap of their five-week Caribbean tour.
Queen Elizabeth II turns to smile and talk to an unidentified officer during the Trooping of the Colour by the First Battalion of the Jamaica Regiment at Up-Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica, on March 4, 1966. The queen and prince were on a four-day visit to the island during the last lap of their five-week Caribbean tour.
Holding 12-week-old Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowds outside Buckingham Palace in London on June 13, 1964, after the traditional Trooping the Color ceremony at nearby Horse Guards Parade. With her are Prince Philip and their 4-year-old son, Prince Andrew. The Queen Mother stands smiling at left.
Holding 12-week-old Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowds outside Buckingham Palace in London on June 13, 1964, after the traditional Trooping the Color ceremony at nearby Horse Guards Parade. With her are Prince Philip and their 4-year-old son, Prince Andrew. The Queen Mother stands smiling at left.
Sitting on rugs on the lawn, the British royal family poses for a picture during a holiday at Balmoral, Scotland, in September 1960. Seated on Prince Philip's lap, Prince Andrew smiles while Princess Anne tickles his toes. Queen Elizabeth II looks down at her baby while Prince Charles smiles at the photographer.
Sitting on rugs on the lawn, the British royal family poses for a picture during a holiday at Balmoral, Scotland, in September 1960. Seated on Prince Philip’s lap, Prince Andrew smiles while Princess Anne tickles his toes. Queen Elizabeth II looks down at her baby while Prince Charles smiles at the photographer.
Queen Elizabeth II inspects men of the newly-renamed Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force, at Kaduna Airport, Nigeria, during her Commonwealth Tour, Feb. 2 1956.
Queen Elizabeth II inspects men of the newly-renamed Queen’s Own Nigeria Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force, at Kaduna Airport, Nigeria, during her Commonwealth Tour, Feb. 2 1956.
Queen Elizabeth II waves to crowds of residents from the rear of an open top car in the town of Russell in the Far North District during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand in February 1963.
Queen Elizabeth II waves to crowds of residents from the rear of an open top car in the town of Russell in the Far North District during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand in February 1963.
At Buckingham Palace during a banquet held in his honor, President John F. Kennedy and his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in London on June 15, 1961.
At Buckingham Palace during a banquet held in his honor, President John F. Kennedy and his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in London on June 15, 1961.
Queen Elizabeth II rides out from Buckingham Palace to take the salute at the ceremony of Trooping the Colour, June 15, 1960, in London. The ceremony marks the queen's birthday. Behind the queen is Prince Philip and with him is the Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's uncle.
Queen Elizabeth II rides out from Buckingham Palace to take the salute at the ceremony of Trooping the Colour, June 15, 1960, in London. The ceremony marks the queen’s birthday. Behind the queen is Prince Philip and with him is the Duke of Gloucester, the Queen’s uncle.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.
In this August 1951 file photo, Princess Elizabeth stands with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, at the couple's London residence at Clarence House.
In this August 1951 file photo, Princess Elizabeth stands with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, at the couple’s London residence at Clarence House.
Princess Elizabeth, center, holds her daughter, Princess Anne, in Buckingham Palace, with her mother, Elizabeth, at right, and grandmother, Mary, at left, after Anne's christening on Oct. 21, 1950.
Princess Elizabeth, center, holds her daughter, Princess Anne, in Buckingham Palace, with her mother, Elizabeth, at right, and grandmother, Mary, at left, after Anne’s christening on Oct. 21, 1950.
Britain's Princess Elizabeth leaves Westminster Abbey in London, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, after their wedding ceremony on Nov. 20, 1947.
Britain’s Princess Elizabeth leaves Westminster Abbey in London, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, after their wedding ceremony on Nov. 20, 1947.
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, poses in front of a microphone to make a 21st birthday speech on April 21, 1947, which she made from Cape Town, South Africa.
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, poses in front of a microphone to make a 21st birthday speech on April 21, 1947, which she made from Cape Town, South Africa.
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, right, enjoys a joke with her father, King George VI, in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor, England, on Aug. 20, 1946.
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, right, enjoys a joke with her father, King George VI, in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor, England, on Aug. 20, 1946.
Princess Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, poses for a photo on her 13th birthday, in Windsor Great Park, in England, on April 21, 1939.
Princess Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, poses for a photo on her 13th birthday, in Windsor Great Park, in England, on April 21, 1939.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth appear with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Princess Margaret, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, on June 22, 1939, after their return from their Canadian tour.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth appear with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Princess Margaret, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, on June 22, 1939, after their return from their Canadian tour.
Princess Elizabeth, center, waves as she stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, with her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, in this May 6, 1935, photo. Princess Margaret is just visible over the balcony edge.
Princess Elizabeth, center, waves as she stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, with her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, in this May 6, 1935, photo. Princess Margaret is just visible over the balcony edge.