When she was born in Mayfair in 1926, Princess Elizabeth was not expected to become Monarch. However, when she was 10, her uncle King Edward VIII abdicated, making her next in line to the throne.
Coronation
Formal painting of the Queen at her coronation
In 1952 King George VI died after a long illness. Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne and became Queen Elizabeth IIThe Coronation at Westminster Abbey later that year.
Family
2013 Buckingham Palace
The British royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, 15 June 2013.
1987 Christmas card issued by H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh
With Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are Prince William, Prince Harry, Peter Phillips and Zara Phillips
1972 Magazine Cover
The Royal Family on the magzine cover for Ilustraovana Politika, a Serbian magazine, in 1972
1947 Official wedding photo of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Photo taken after their return to Buckingham Palace after their marriage in Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947
Funeral
Procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey
The State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II was a huge affair, not surprisingly for such a long reigning monarch, and took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 11am, after a procession from the Palace of Westminster
Coffin followed by family members
Immediately following the coffin were The King, members of the Royal Family and members of the King's Household
King George VI memorial chapel
Queen Elizabeth II was buried in the King George VI memorial chapel at Windsor Castle.
Heads of State
2021 President Biden
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden pose for an official photo with Queen Elizabeth II in the Grand Corridor of Windsor Castle on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Windsor, England. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
2018 President Donald Trump
President Donald J. Trump and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 13th July 2018
2009 Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India
The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil with Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, and Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat, before a State Banquet at Windsor Castle on October 27, 2009
2009 President Barack Obama
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Buckingham Palace in London, April 1, 2009
2007 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the President of Uganda, Mr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Queen Elizabeth II, in Kampala, Uganda on 23rd November 2007
2007 Visiting President Bush at the White House
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Escort Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, from the Grand Staircase, on 7th May 2007
1995 President Bill Clinton
President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton meet with the Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 29th November 1995.
1983 President Giani Zail Singh of India
President Giani Zail Singh hosting a Banquet in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, November 1983
1982 President Reagan
President Ronald Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II out riding; Windsor Castle, 8th June 1982
1976 President Gerald Ford
President Gerald Ford and Mrs Betty Ford with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Truman Balcony at the White House on 7th July 1976
1970 President Richard Nixon
Prime Minister Edward Heath, Queen Elizabeth II, President Richard Nixon, and Pat Nixon at Chequers, 3rd October 1970
Official Documents
Birth Certificate
The Queen was born 21st April 1926 in Mayfair, London. She was the oldest child of The Duke and Duchess of York (who subsequently became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). On 29th May 1926 she was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.
Marriage Certificate
The Queen met Prince Philip in 1934. and their engagement to was officially announced 9 July 1947. They subsequently married at 10.30am on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey.
Death Certificate
On 08 September 2022 this announcement was issued by Royal Communications: The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
