On Feb. 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain upon the death of her father, King George VI. She was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, and the rest is herstory.
Queen makes history as first British monarch to mark Sapphire Jubilee http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/queen-elizabeths-sapphire-jubilee-her…
Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch to mark 65 years on the throne
Sapphire jubilee: with 65 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II sets new record for British monarchy http://u.afp.com/4pMs pic.twitter.com/uVBUl6cmlg
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