- She was the longest-serving monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II holds the record of being Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
- The St Lawrence Seaway was opened to commercial shipping. Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower dedicated it on June 26.
- Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was the queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the head of the Commonwealth.
- From her World War 2 service to her coronation, these photos of a young Queen Elizabeth II capture her transformation from princess to queen.
- Three generations of queens—(from left) the newly minted Elizabeth II, Queen Mary, and Elizabeth the Queen Mother—mourn George VI together in 1952.
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- Queen Elizabeth II , born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, was the sovereign monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth countries, including Northern...
- Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Queen Elizabeth II and learn more about the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
- Discover the Queen Elizabeth 2, a historic luxury hotel near Dubai Mall, to enjoy a unique experience in the only floating hotel in Dubai.
- Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years, from 1953 to 2022. Join us on a trip back through history to discover our favourite facts about her reign…