The Power of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Monarchy

Queen Elizabeth II made history - not just by becoming Queen at 25, but by reigning for an incredible 70 years and 214 days. From Winston Churchill to social media, wars to royal scandals, she witnessed it all... and became a symbol of continuity in a rapidly changing world. This is the remarkable reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch... Watch our video on the longest reigning monarch in British history: full video available in the comments on Facebook or under our bio on Instagram! | Histo

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died, Buckingham Palace has announced. She became Queen in 1952 at the age of 25 and spent 70 years on the throne. She had pledged to serve her people, which she fulfilled through a combination of skill and a sense of duty. We look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth and how Britain transformed during her reign. | Channel 4 News