Only 25 years old when King George VI died, Queen Elizabeth began her reign in 1952. She ruled longer than any other British Monarch. Smithsonian collections reflect her influence on global history ...

When marrying into the Royal Family, newcomers are expected to learn and follow rules and traditions, which is what Kate Middleton did nearly 14 years ago with the help of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II was just 25 when she acceded to the throne. She celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, making her one of Britain’s longest serving monarchs. Photo: The official picture of ...

February 6th has seen its share of transformative events throughout history, marking significant changes in politics, culture ...

On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by ...

The late Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in 1926, ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history. During her 70-year reign, the late Queen was much loved and ...

The pageant master for Queen Elizabeth's jubilees hopes to unite the nation with music and pipers. Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.