We are deeply saddened at the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Serving her country and commonwealth as Queen since 1952 as the longest reigning monarch.
A selection of images from our archive is a tribute to a life, a lot of it in the public eye, of a woman in an iconic position as diplomat, figurehead, wife, mother and grandmother.
Queen Elizabeth II, Head and Shoulders Portrait during visit to Washington, D.C., USA, Warren K. Leffler, October 17, 1957. Photo: Circa/Glasshouse Images/UIG 
Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation. 1953. Photo: World History Archive/UIG 
Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles and Prince Andrew at Balmoral Castle. Photo: World History Archive/UIG 
London, United Kingdom, 11th September 2022, a large number of people have gathered to lay floral tributes at the gates of the Buckingham Palace as Britain mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Simone J Rudolphi/Majority World/UIG 
Queen Elizabeth II making a Radio broadcast in Australia 1954. Photo: World History Archive/UIG 
Departure from Tonga after the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, in 1953. Photo: World History Archive/UIG 
Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Colchester (Essex, England). Photo: World History Archive/UIG 
London, United Kingdom, 11th September 2022, a large number of people have gathered to lay floral tributes at the gates of the Buckingham Palace as Britain mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Simone J Rudolphi/Majority World/UIG 
President Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II horseback riding. Photo: HUM Images/UIG 
President George W. Bush toasts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain following welcoming remarks. Monday, May 7, 2007, during the State Dinner in her honor at the White House. Photo: HUM Images/UIG 
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, joins Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Romford in the London Borough of Havering. 06/03/2003. Photo: Rob Welham/World History Archive/UIG 
Princess Elizabeth with the Duke of Edinburgh. Photo: World History Archive/UIG 
London, United Kingdom, 11th September 2022, a large number of people have gathered to lay floral tributes at the gates of the Buckingham Palace as Britain mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Simone J Rudolphi/Majority World/UIG