100 Photos of Queen Elizabeth That Capture Her Exceptional Life
Over the decades, Queen Elizabeth II became a cultural icon, not just in the eyes of her British and Commonwealth subjects, but for the entire world. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral on Sept. 8 with family members by her side at the age of 96, but her legacy lives on.
With a life in the public eye, she's always managed to be graceful, colorful (literally), and sometimes downright funny. Here, we look back on some of the most memorable moments from her life and reign. From formal events full of royal glamour to state events to more candid moments and priceless expressions, we've rounded up 100 of our favorite royal pictures to celebrate the Queen's life.
Princess Elizabeth weds Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947.
Princess Elizabeth and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on their honeymoon in 1947.
Princess Elizabeth plays tag on board the HMS Vanguard in 1947.
Princess Elizabeth with her daughter, Princess Anne, in 1951
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip picnicking in 1953.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Melbourne, Australia, in 1954.
Queen Elizabeth II poses wearing a formal sash and crown in 1955.
Queen Elizabeth II presents the Wimbledon trophy to Althea Gibson in 1957.
Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment in 1956.
Queen Elizabeth II drives to a polo match in 1958.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and one of their corgis at Windsor Castle in 1959.
Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip and their children, Andrew, Anne, & Charles, on a picnic in 1960.
Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip and their children, Andrew, Anne, and Charles, on a picnic in 1960.