'Princess Auto Mechanic': The Queen's life during Second World War – childhood to the military
Then a princess, she faced difficulties like many of her generation and even served her country with the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
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The Queen The Queen: Her life in pictures
Born on 21 April 1926, Queen Elizabeth II grew up during the Second World War and reigned for seven decades.
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The Queen How the Queen and Prince Philip's relationship began after 'quirk of fate' meeting at naval college
How a relationship that was to define decades of the British Royal Family started.
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The Queen Queen Elizabeth II: Saluting the Armed Forces' Commander-in-Chief
Forces News looks back at the Queen's special relationship with the Armed Forces.
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The Queen Queen Elizabeth II: Obituary
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.
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The Queen Queen: VE Day 1945 'one of most memorable nights of my life'
The Queen, accompanied by her sister and a group of Guards officers, said they were "swept along on a tide of happiness and relief".
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The Queen Queen 'under medical supervision' at Balmoral
Members of the Royal Family are gathering at the Queen's Scottish residence.
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The Queen Queen's official welcome to Balmoral held in private
The monarch has experienced mobility issues since the autumn of last year.
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The Queen British Army mascots pose for special Platinum Jubilee photo
The mascots travelled to Edinburgh from all parts of the UK for the image, which was kept secret for months.
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The Queen Queen praises 'inspirational' England after Euro 2022 win
"You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations", she said.
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The Queen Queen attends Armed Forces act of loyalty parade in Edinburgh
The ceremony paid tribute to the monarch's role as head of the UK Armed Forces.
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The Queen Queen to attend Armed Forces ceremony at Palace of Holyroodhouse
The ceremony will pay tribute to the Queen's role as head of the UK Armed Forces.
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Gibraltar Royals continue Gibraltar Jubilee celebrations with Queen's Birthday Parade
Throughout their visit, Their Royal Highnesses have been celebrating the Queen's 70 years of service with the people of Gibraltar.
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Platinum Jubilee Armed Forces played key role in Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Members of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force led the event.
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Platinum Jubilee Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines perform on stage at Platinum Party
The Corps of Drums opened the show with performers Queen and Adam Lambert.
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Platinum Jubilee Platinum Jubilee: Prince Charles' tribute to the Queen in full
The Prince of Wales spoke movingly about the monarch in a public tribute.