Queen Elizabeth II

A long life marked by a sense of duty

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty.

This is the moment history stops
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UK
Posted
8 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures
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In Pictures
Posted
8 September 2022
Nation pays final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
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UK
Posted
19 September 2022

Watch/Listen

A constant presence in a changing world. Video, 00:03:08
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UK
Posted
8 September 2022
A queen in waiting: Elizabeth II's childhood years. Video, 00:01:26
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UK
Posted
8 September 2022
A love match: The royal wedding in 1947. Video, 00:01:22
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UK
Posted
9 April 2021
Queen's children hold vigil at Westminster Hall. Video, 00:01:41
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UK
Posted
16 September 2022
Watch the emotional farewell to the Queen. Video, 00:02:49
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UK
Posted
20 September 2022

Latest Updates

1992: Queen's Christmas speech leaked. Video, 00:02:53
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BBC
Posted
20 June
1982: Queen fends off bedroom intruder. Video, 00:00:49
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BBC
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20 June
Apology after Queen's tree cut down 'in error'
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Lincolnshire
Posted
19 June
1945: The 90th Anniversary of YWCA - Speech by HRH Princess Elizabeth. Audio, 00:03:06
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BBC
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19 June
1953: London on the day before the Coronation. Video, 00:09:23
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BBC
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17 June
Why is there no decision on Captain Tom's charity?
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
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16 June
1952: Princess Elizabeth in Kenya. Audio, 00:04:54
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BBC
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14 June
1950: News - Princess Anne's First Journey. Video, 00:01:46
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BBC
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13 June
1946: Empire Day - Speech by HRH Princess Elizabeth. Audio, 00:07:44
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BBC
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13 June
King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Jersey
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Jersey
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11 June
1940: WW2 Princess Elizabeth on Children's Hour. Audio, 00:04:18
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BBC
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10 June
How do we feel when leaders cry?
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Wales
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8 June
1949: News - Royal Visit to Lancashire. Video, 00:05:23
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BBC
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7 June
1975: Queen opens first UK oil pipeline. Video, 00:01:46
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BBC
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4 June
1953: Coronation crowds sleep out to glimpse Queen. Video, 00:06:37
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BBC
Posted
4 June
1953: Coronation crowds wave for television cameras. Video, 00:03:29
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BBC
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4 June
1950: News - Princess Elizabeth in Athens. Video, 00:03:54
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BBC
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3 June
2006: News - Royal Charter for Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Video, 00:02:11
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BBC
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30 May
Painter's Windsor Castle fire medal to be auctioned
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Berkshire
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24 May
1955: The Queen opens London Airport. Video, 00:05:02
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BBC
Posted
23 May
1949: Channel Islands welcome royal visitors. Video, 00:06:05
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BBC
Posted
23 May
1999: Queen opens Scottish Parliament. Video, 00:03:05
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BBC
Posted
22 May
Unseen pictures of Royal Family to go on display
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UK
Posted
16 May
Royal couple visit Queen Elizabeth II statue
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Leicester
Posted
14 May