Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning royal, the monarch of 15 countries, has passed on at the age of 96 after more than 70 years on the throne. We commemorate her life as Queen, monarch, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
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By Emma Lin
September 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the Balmoral royal estate in Scotland this morning (Singapore time) after battling health issues since October 2021. She was in her Platinum Jubilee year and had just sworn in Britain’s Prime Minister three days before. We celebrate the life of the Queen’s reign with a series of photographs depicting her as a daughter, Sovereign, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, picked here with her father, King George VI in 1946. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on InstagramQueen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. She was the 39th Sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the venue for every coronation since 1066. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on InstagramThe Queen pictured here with The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on InstagramThe Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, with his mum, the Queen. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on InstagramPart of a collection of photographs from the #RoyalArchive of The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and their children.Queen Elizabeth’s intimate moment with her children behind the lens. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on InstagramQueen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pictured here with Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew in September 1960. This was Andrew’s first holiday to Balmoral. Photo Credit: Mirrorpix via Getty Images The Queen playing with Princes Edward and Andrew at Windsor Castle in June 1965. Photo Credit: Lisa Sheridan via Getty ImagesThe Royal Family at Buckingham Palace in 1972. Photo Credit: Fox Photos via Getty Images“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.” – Queen Elizabeth II. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on InstagramThe balcony appearance of the Royal Family in 1984. Photo Credit: @natgeo @jodicobbphoto on InstagramThe Queen was not only a monarch but also a grandmother. Pictured here with young Prince William and Prince Harry. Photo Credit: @people on Instagram; Tim Graham via Getty ImagesThe Queen pictured here with her grandson and great-granddaughter. Photo Credit: @people on Instagram; Max Mumbly/Indigo via GettyImagesMy Queen, My Great-Grandmother. Photo Credit: @people on Instagram; Tim Graham via Getty ImagesThe Queen at the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebration which marks her 70 years of service to the people of United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. @theroyalfamily on InstagramThe Queen, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, thanking the nation and organisations for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. @cambridgeroyalbrasil on Instagram The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral three days ago. She had asked her to form her new Administration. Ms Truss accepted the Queen’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. @theroyalfamily on InstagramThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh surrounded by seven of their great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle in 2018. Photo Credit: @theroyalfamily on Instagram
