She assumed the title of Queen in 1952 after her father's death and reigned for more than 70 years until her death on Sept. 8, 2022, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

King George V and Queen Mary’s third son, Henry was the first child of a British monarch to be educated at school, rather than be tutored at home, and ultimately attended Eton College.

She was seen as a British icon and was widely popular despite high-profile scandals that have plagued the Windsors over the last few decades. Queen Elizabeth was the eldest child of King George VI ...