The first Elizabethan era ended on March 24, 1603, when 69-year-old Queen Elizabeth I died in her sleep at Richmond Palace. “This morning, about three o’clock, her Majesty departed from this ...

Queen Elizabeth II is the second-longest reigning monarch in history Taking the crown on Feb. 6, 1952, the queen has ruled the United Kingdom for more than 70 years.

In 1945, 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women's branch of the British Army.

Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years as Britain's monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. ... Camilla, his second wife, will be known as queen consort.

Queen Elizabeth II, ... She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the second longest-reigning monarch in the history of the world, behind French King Louis XIV.

Queen Elizabeth II officially became the world's second-longest serving monarch of all time on Sunday, having officially reigned as head of state for 70 years and 126 days.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has used the historic milestone of her Platinum Jubilee to redefine the future of the monarchy, calling for the Duchess of Cornwall to be known as Queen Camilla when ...

As of Monday, the 96-year-old ruler is the second-longest reigning monarch in world history. Since her coronation on June 2, 1953, the Queen has served the U.K. and the Commonwealth for 70 years ...

With Elizabeth II's passing, the Bentley served its purpose in protecting the queen. If it isn't used to transport the newly crowned King Charles III, the Bentley will likely be retired from the ...

Queen Elizabeth cancels virtual events for the second time since testing positive. The 95-year-old queen would be “continuing with light duties,” Buckingham Palace said, and she has no other ...

The Platinum Jubilee marks Queen Elizabeth II's 70th year on the British throne, an unprecedented moment that calls for elaborate plans. ... "70 beautiful years of Queen Elizabeth the second.