Queen Of England -

: As a constitutional monarch , she was the Head of State but not the Head of Government. Her role was largely symbolic, acting as a national figurehead and serving as Head of the Commonwealth, a group of 54 independent nations. Lesser-Known Personal Features

: In 2015, she surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-serving British monarch. By her death in 2022, she had celebrated her Platinum Jubilee , marking 70 years on the throne.

: She became queen at age 25 following the sudden death of her father, King George VI , on February 6, 1952. Her 1953 coronation was the first ever to be broadcast on television, reaching over 20 million viewers. queen of england

: A lifelong enthusiast of Corgis, she owned more than 30 during her reign, most of whom were descendants of her first dog, Susan. Other Historic "Queens of England"

: During her reign, she worked with 15 different UK Prime Ministers, starting with Winston Churchill and ending with Liz Truss . : As a constitutional monarch , she was

: During World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service as a mechanic and truck driver.

: Oversaw the height of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution. The role of the Monarchy | The Royal Family By her death in 2022, she had celebrated

: She was the only person in the UK permitted to drive without a license and did not require a passport for international travel.