Queen Elizabeth II became, through the course of her long reign, not only the oldest sovereign in the country’s history but also its longest serving.
Her reign encompassed a period that saw some of the greatest changes in technological development, industrial, economic and social life across the world of any era, yet it is hard to see her name being bestowed, as her predecessor Queen Victoria’s was, as the defining symbol of an age.
Queen Elizabeth distinguished herself by traveling to all four corners of the globe in her role as head of state and a much-loved ambassador for her country.
Here, we share some of our favourite images of the Queen as we take a look back on some of her most striking photographs from a lifetime of service and travel.
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