In honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her illustrious seven-decade reign, we take a walk down memory lane and see how a young Elizabeth made her mark from the start.

Check out these can't-miss photos and learn more about the career of the young Elizabeth Taylor ... Dave Benett / Contributor ...

But like many Brits of my generation (I was born the year before the coronation) my life has been bookended by the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who in ... a svelte young woman with raven-black ...

The late Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in 1926, ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history. During her 70-year reign, the late Queen was much loved and ...