Monarch · United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 1952 until her death in 2022, making her the longest-reigning British monarch.
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1926 — 2022Career timeline
- 1926
Born in Mayfair, London
- 1952
Accedes to the throne
- 2022
Dies at Balmoral; reign of 70 years ends
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Updated September 13, 2026Biography
Reign
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary acceded to the throne in 1952 and reigned for 70 years, a period spanning enormous social and political change. She was a constant figurehead for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Did you know?
Her reign of over 70 years is the longest of any British monarch.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign?
She reigned for 70 years, from 1952 to 2022, the longest of any British monarch.
