Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign from a young woman's pledge to enduring legacy
ok.co.ukHer Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history.
As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
She represented high moral values, stability and tradition, and was seen as a steadying influence for Great Britain, and the Commonwealth, during times of enormous social change.
The Queen came to the throne in February 1952, aged just 25. She received the sad news that her father King George VI had died at 56 of lung cancer, while she was on an official tour of Kenya.
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