Rainha elizabeth ii

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Today is the 96th birthday of the Queen of England. Elizabeth, the longest-lived British monarch, took the throne in February 1952 at 25. She is an avid horse lover, rarely seen without a hat and matching purse, and her love for her country is remarkable. I have been a follower of the royals for as long as I can recall, even getting up quite early to watch every single wedding televised during my lifetime. To honor her today, I have some images to share that I found on a deep dive on…

Take a look back at the fascinating life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday at the age of 96. In addition to ruling for over 70 years, she also was on a swim team in her teenage years and cared for many dogs and horses.

Queen Elizabeth II attends a State Banquet at the Philharmonic Hall on the first day of a tour of Slovakia on October 23, 2008 in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Queen and the Duke are on a two day tour of...

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Com a morte da Rainha Elizabeth II na Escócia entra em ação a operação Unicórnio. entenda o que é e últimas notícias da Rainha da Inglaterra

As Britain bids farewell to the beloved monarch, see the standout photos from the day.

The Queen wears her diamond festoon necklace at RADA's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, November 1964 (Terry Disney/Express/Getty Images) Of all of the sparkling necklaces worn by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, the Diamond Festoon

It's rare to see the Queen without a sparkling brooch - see the best here