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The first official photographic sitting with the new Queen was granted to the society photographer Dorothy Wilding. It took place on 26 February 1952, just twenty days after the accession. A total of fifty-nine photographs were taken during this sitting and a second sitting on 15 April, showing The Queen dressed in a variety of gowns designed by Norman Hartnell and wearing jewellery including the Queen Mary Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Some photographs were used as the basis…

The world is in shock over the death of England's beloved, long-reigning Queen Elizabeth II. Confirmed by the royal family's official Twitter account, Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. She reigned as a steady fixture for 70 years alongside 15 different prime ministers, meeting 13 US presidents during her tenure. As the world collectively mourns her death, we want to revisit the iconic matriarch's most regal moments during her 70-year reign…

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Our sparkling survey of jewels worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II for South African state visits continues today with a look at several of the pieces she chose for President Mbeki's 2001 visit to

Decorate laptops, Hydro Flasks, cars and more with removable kiss-cut, vinyl decal stickers. Glossy, matte, and transparent options in various sizes. Super durable and water-resistant. Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) has been Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand since 6 February 1952. She is Head of the Commonwealth and Queen of 12 countries that have become independent since her accession: Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua…

A look at the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch.

Photos from Queen Elizabeth II's Life in Pictures

See all of the queen's most memorable style moments—from her luminous pearls to her colorful coats.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II reigned for a record-breaking 70 years and 214 days - and she remained devoted to her royal duties even as her life was coming to an end

Queen Elizabeth — who died Thursday at age 96 – had one of the largest and most expensive private collections of jewels in the world, and at the heart of it are around 50 stunning tiaras.

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She was just 5th in the line of succession, but a series of historical vagaries put the princess on the world’s most powerful throne.

This weekend marks the second anniversary of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Over the last two years, several pieces of jewelry from her collection have reappeared on other members of

A.N. WILSON: During three of the most dramatic periods of change in our national history, we have had a Queen reigning over us - it's a striking fact.

Here, we chart the British monarch's lifelong love of floral prints, no matter the occasion.

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Today, Queen Elizabeth II bids farewell to the people of England and passed away after seven decades as the country's monarch.

Vogue looks back at the British monarch's fashion highlights.