Recognised as the longest-serving monarch in Britain’s history, Queen Elizabeth II occupied the British throne for seven decades.
Taking the throne at the age of 27, below is a collection of photos of her life through the years of her reign.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday afternoon and the news of her death was announced through a statement from Buckingham Palace around 19h30 CAT. She was 96 years old.
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