Over the course of her 96 years of life, Queen Elizabeth II became one of the most iconic people of the 20th century, earning the title of both the longest-serving, and longest-lived British monarch before her death in 2022. Her storied reign wasn't the only thing that made her legendary, though. Through her 70 years on the throne, she became known for her colorful wardrobe, her pet corgis, and her profound sense of duty, standing as a symbol of both British tradition and modern ideals. Keep scrolling for some of the most iconic images of the late monarch.
1926
The future King and Queen, George Duke of York and Elizabeth Duchess of York holding their first child, Princess Elizabeth, at her christening ceremony.
1928
A baby photo of Princess Elizabeth.
1929
Princess Elizabeth on the platform at King's Cross station about to depart with her grandparents for Christmas at Sandringham.
1931
Lilibet takes her dog for a walk.
1932
Princess Elizabeth arrives at the Royal Tournament at Olympia.
1933
Princess Margaret Rose and Princess Elizabeth pose at the door of the Welsh House, a miniature house presented to them by the people of Wales located on the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor.
1934
Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and their mother Queen Elizabeth arrive at Olympia.
1935
Princess Elizabeth takes her horse out for a ride.
1936
Princess Elizabeth greets an officer.
1936
Princess Elizabeth with her uncle David—also known as King Edward VII—during the year of his reign and abdication.
1939
Princess Elizabeth and her younger sister holding their family dog Chu-Chu.
1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret dressed in full Coronation regalia on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the King's 1937 Coronation ceremony.
1938
Twelve-year-old Princess Elizabeth.
1940
A photo of Princess Elizabeth holding her corgi.
1940
Princess Elizabeth makes her first broadcast accompanied by her sister Princess Margaret.
1941
Queen Elizabeth and her daughters pose in the gardens of Windsor Castle.
1942
Princess Elizabeth talking to her father, King George VI, while he sorts through the Royal books in a study at Windsor Castle.
1942
Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth with their dogs outside the Royal Lodge.
1943
Princess Elizabeth with her mother arriving at the Royal College of Music.
1944
Princess Elizabeth writing at her desk in Windsor Castle.
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