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Photos: The Remarkable Life of Queen Elizabeth II

A collection of images of Elizabeth’s life and travels, from age 5 to 96

By Alan Taylor
Queen Elizabeth, wearing a large pink hat, smiles.
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch in history, died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland today. Born to the Duke and Duchess of York in 1926, Elizabeth lived a life in the public eye from a very young age, ascended to the throne at 25, and went on to serve as Queen for more than 70 years. Below, a collection of images of Elizabeth’s remarkable life, from age 5 to 96.

About the Author

Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.