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Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest reigning monarch who presided over the throne for more than 70 years, passed away this day last year. She breathed her last aged 96 at Balmoral Castle, her summer home, on September 8, 2023.
As we remember the late monarch and her inimitable legacy, let's take a look at her memorable life. (Source: AP/file)
When she was born in 1926, neither the-then Princess Elizabeth nor her family expected her to become monarch one day. However, everything changed when her uncle — King Edward VIII — abdicated, making her father the king. (Source: AP/file)
As for her early life, she was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace. She was named after her mother, while her two middle names are those of her paternal great-grandmother, Queen Alexandra, and paternal grandmother, Queen Mary. (Source: AP/file)
As for her early life, she was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace. She was named after her mother, while her two middle names are those of her paternal great-grandmother, Queen Alexandra, and paternal grandmother, Queen Mary. (Source: Reuters/file)
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip first met when they attended the wedding of Prince Philip's cousin, Princess Marina of Greece to The Duke of Kent, who was an uncle of Princess Elizabeth, in 1934. (Source: AP/file)
Their engagement was announced on 9 July, 1947 and the couple were married in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. (Source: AP/file)
Prince Charles, now King Charles III, was born in 1948, and his sister, Princess Anne, two years later. After Princess Elizabeth became Queen, their third child, Prince Andrew, arrived in 1960 and the fourth, Prince Edward, in 1964. (Source: AP/file)
The Duke of Edinburgh was a devoted companion or 'Consort' to Queen Elizabeth in her official duties since she acceded the throne in 1952. In 2009, The Duke of Edinburgh became the longest serving British consort, a distinction previously held by Queen Charlotte, George III’s consort. (Source: Reuters/file)
The Queen’s reign has been punctuated by an unprecedented series of milestones. Her jubilees and birthdays have provided cause for celebration and reflection throughout the remarkable years since her accession.
She celebrated her platinum jubilee last year to mark 70 years on the throne. (Source: Reuters/file)
Queen Elizabeth passed away last year, leading to 10 days of national mourning and condolences and tributes from across the world. (Source: AP/file)
