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There were many majestic milestones in the life and reign of Elizabeth II. From great moments of state and through constitutional crisis, hers was a reign packed with historic events. But there were also very personal moments which, even for this most private of people, took on a personal aspect. The Queen and Prince Philip marked their 60 years of marriage with a series of photographs…

The Queen’s deep devotion to the Armed Forces and to the memories of those who have died in conflict were symbolic of her reign. And in 2014, she paid tribute to those lost in the First World War during a time of remembrance. As the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One approached, the Tower of London began a striking act of commemoration, designed to show the magnitude of loss…

Queen Elizabeth II will leave Buckingham Palace for the final time today. Her coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Hall where Her Late Majesty will lie in state until the morning of her funeral. Here’s what to expect from the day ahead. THE LYING IN STATE PROCESSION – AM The coffin of Her Late Majesty will remain at Buckingham Palace through the morning where it lies…