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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British monarch in history, taking the throne on Feb. 6, 1952, at age 25, and serving until her death on Sept. 8, 2022. Her reign lasted for 70 years ...

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 ...

In 1553, Elizabeth's older half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was determined to re-establish Catholicism in England and viewed the Protestant Elizabeth as a direct threat. Elizabeth was briefly ...