She acceded to the British throne in February 1952. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch to date. On the occasion of the jubilee, we offer you articles, photos and videos so that you do not miss anything of this historic event.
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On video – Prince Louis with a thousand faces
In video – Jubilee of Elizabeth II: The royal family at the religious service without the queen
The British royal family found themselves without the queen on Friday for a religious service celebrating 70 years of the historic reign of Elizabeth II, on the second day of her platinum jubilee.
In video – 70 years of reign: Elizabeth II acclaimed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
Ascended to the throne at the age of 25 on February 6, 1952 on the death of her father George VI, Elizabeth II was first accompanied by the Duke of Kent, a cousin, for the passage of the annual military parade of the “Salut aux couleurs”, bringing together more than 1200 soldiers and hundreds of musicians.