Historical photos of the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II as she turns 95 today

Ngozi Clara / April 21, 2021

The Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II is marking her 95th birthday today, April 21, 2021.

Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. She became the longest-reigning living monarch on 13 October 2016, upon the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

During Her Majesty’s record-breaking reign there have been 12 British Prime Ministers, seven Roman Catholic popes and she has met 12 out of the last 13 US presidents.

The Queen is the last surviving head of state to have served during the Second World War, and in 1981 survived an assassination attempt. 

Here are some historical photos detailing moments of her life as she turns 95 today.

Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York was born by Caesarean.
She was the first monarch to be born in a private house.
On October 13, 1940, Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast, joined by sister Margaret, with a scripted message for youngsters living abroad
Elizabeth on her 21st birthday in Cape Town, making the broadcast in which she pledged a lifetime of service
Elizabeth with Prince Philip on their honeymoon at the Broadlands estate, Hampshire, in 1947
Despite her father’s ill health, Elizabeth and Philip embarked on a North American tour and met with President Harry Truman
The birth of Prince Charles on November 14, 1948

See other photos below.

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  2. What magnificent Monarch Queen Elizabeth have been with her eternally dependable Prince Philip. Wishing the late Philip an eternal repose while wishing Queen Elizabeth more happy years ahead in good health and fantastic splendor. Hail the great Queen of England and the entire Commonwealth. God save and bless the Queen of all Queens.

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