Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), known for her sense of duty and devotion to a life of service. She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria's 63 years. Her Coronation

of 1953 was ground-breaking in its own right, the first ever to be televised. In the build up some 526,000 televisions were sold as coronation fever swept the nation.