Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most iconic symbols of Great Britain, proving to be a constant source of strength and optimism for the nation. Her reign of 60 years is the second-longest for a British monarch, with only Queen Victoria serving a longer reign.
In that time, she has been witness to 12 prime ministers, undertaken 261 official overseas visits and sent almost 540,000 telegrams to couples celebrating their diamond wedding anniversaries.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne What a weekend! From 2-5 June the…

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The Queen’s favourite places: Royal retreats

As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the homes and landscapes Her Majesty returned to most over the years Words by Natasha Foges…

Sign our card to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place from the 2-5 June 2022. As this momentous milestone approaches, sign our card to send your good wishes to our nation’s longest-reigning monarch. On Sunday…

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10 facts about the Crown Jewels

With the coronation count down now on, we have compiled a list of 10 surprising facts about the Crown Jewels… Anna Keay – author of The Crown Jewels – reveals her 10 favourite facts about…

10 Majestic facts about Queen Elizabeth II

10 majestic facts about Queen Elizabeth II

Think you know everything there is to know about our reigning monarch? Then why not test yourself with our list of 10 facts?

History of Royal Ascot

History of Royal Ascot

The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when Queen Anne put the idea into motion to pursue her love of horse racing The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when…

Inside Buckingham Palace: take a behind-the-scenes tour

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace open to the public each summer. Don’t miss your chance to go behind-the-scenes at the Queen’s London home

Her Majesty the Queen by Isobel Peachey

Elizabeth II: Britain’s longest reigning monarch

HM The Queen’s sense of duty has made her one of the world’s most respected heads of state. She has been on the throne since 1952

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Behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace

We shine the spotlight on the most splendid of all the Queen’s homes, which opens up to the public every summer

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Fashioning a Reign opens at Buckingham Palace State Rooms

In celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday three special exhibitions, Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe, will be staged across each of Her Majesty’s official residences during 2016.