Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is a member of the British royal family and was married to Prince Philip. After inheriting the throne at just 25, she gave a lifetime of service to the job. During her reign, the Queen has led with strength, grace and determination. We take a moment today to remember the incredible Queen Elizabeth II who has since died peacefully at the age of 96 on September 9th, 2022. Scroll down to see the memorial Timeline of Queen Elizabeth's achievements and time in the royal family.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II is pictured riding a horse alongside her riding master in Windsor Great Park in 1935.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, Princess Margaret are pictured playing with one of many of their beloved pets.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II loved Corgis and often owned numerous at a time.
Memories Editor By the age of 11, Queen Elizabeth was commencing royal duties of waving to the world.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II on her 13th birthday, celebrating in one of her favourite childhood locations, Great Windsor Park.
Memories Editor In 1939, when Queen Elizabeth was 13 and Prince Philip was 18, they met again at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
Memories Editor In 1942, Queen Elizabeth II began knitting garments for those less fortunate, contributed funds to purchase cigarettes for the armed forces, and attended dances and programs of evacuated children. She was beginning to show signs of leadership and compassion at a young age.
Memories Editor Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth are pictured at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II became a first aid patrol leader in Girl Guides in 1943. She showed discipline and passion for the role.
Memories Editor She was later promoted to a truck mechanic in 1943, receiving a gift as a congratulatory token.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth later joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (the women's branch of the British army) as a truck mechanic and driver.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth enjoying her new role.
Memories Editor Did you know only married members of the royal family are allowed to wear crowns or tiaras.
Memories Editor In 1946, Prince Philip asked King George VI for his daughter’s hand in marriage. The formal announcement of the engagement was delayed until Queen Elizabeth turned 21 the following April.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth writes at her desk in the Buckingham palace in 1946.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth graduated from London University with a Bachelor's degree in music.
Memories Editor An image capturing the momentous occasion in which Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip marked their engagement announcement. View Prince Philip's Timeline here: https://memories.net/timeline/prince-philip-78499
Memories Editor The happy couple, months before their wedding.
Memories Editor Later that year, the couple tied the knot at a royal wedding.
Memories Editor Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed their honeymoon in Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire.
Memories Editor Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, after their wedding ceremony in 1947.
Memories Editor The pair became parents for the first time to a son, Prince Charles on 14th November 1948, also known as the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. In 1981, Prince Charles and Princess Diana got married, before later separating in 1992. Charles went on to marry Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles full of joy together.
Memories Editor In August 15, 1950, Princess Anne was born. She is currently 15th in the line of succession to the British throne and has been Princess Royal since 1987. She now lives in Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, in a manor house with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence.
Memories Editor Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip Mountbatten are photographed with their daughter, Anne and son, Charles in 1951.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth attending royal duties in 1951.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth attending a royal ball in a beautiful satin dress.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle with her belvoed Corgi!
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June, 1953 in Westminster Abbey.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth pictured after her coronation.
Memories Editor The royal duo.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip greeting fans during her Tour of Australia in 1970.
Memories Editor In 1964, their fourth child was born, Prince Edward. At birth, he was third in line of succession to the British throne; he is currently 12th in line. In 1999, he married Sophie Rhys-Jones and became the Earl of Wessex.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are pictured driving in a parade of British troops over the Maifeld at the Olympic Stadium, in Berlin.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth during her Silver wedding anniversary celebrations.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II and the Lord Mayor of London during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations. The Silver Jubilee marks a 25th anniversary, also known as a quadranscentennial anniversary.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth inspects the royal bodyguard in London. A royal duty that she must uphold.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth visiting the Sandringham Estate, in her element with numerous puppies.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth mingling with equestrians during the Windsor Horse Show at Windsor in the United Kingdom.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth with son Prince Philip and his former fiance Princess Diana.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II attender her eldest son's wedding day. As Prince Charles and Princess Diana tied the knot.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth attends the Royal Scottish Piper's Society Ball Assembly Rooms.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth II is pictured wearing a beautiful floral dress and matching arrangement. Taken during a royal visit to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Memories Editor Mother Teresa and Queen Elizabeth meeting for the first time in India. She was presented with the Order of Merit, which recognizes distinguished leaders and culture shifters.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth enjoyed a glass with President Ronald Reagan during her trip to the US.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth never shies away from a challenge as she joined the Trooping the Color ceremony outside Buckingham Palace.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth arriving at Saint Paul's Cathedral for a church service.
Memories Editor Prince Charles celebrating his polo win with Queen Elizabeth.
Memories Editor In 1960, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's third child Prince Andrew, was born. In 1986, he married Sarah Ferguson and was made the Duke of York.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth with her beautiful grandchildren Prince William and Prince Harry.
Memories Editor Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth attending a royal procession for the garter ceremony in Windsor.
Memories Editor South African President Nelson Mandela received the royal tour on his visit to the UK with Queen Elizabeth leading the way.
Memories Editor The Spice Girls meeting Queen Elizabeth in 1997.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth at Princess Diana's funeral. On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, died in hospital after being injured in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth is picutred in head to toe white for the state opening of Parliament.
Memories Editor An official portrait, of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and their son, Prince Charles. Alongside their grandson Prince William.
Memories Editor Australians greeted Queen Elizabeth after a Commonwealth Day Service.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philiup at the Royal Ascot in 2003.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 80th birthday with homemade cards from family and friends at the Buckingham Palace.
Memories Editor Queen Elizbath inspected soldiers at Sandhurst Military Academy. Can you spot Prince Harry?
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their 60th diamond wedding anniversary at Broadlands in Hampshire.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth amongst hundreds of Corgis at Government House in Winnipeg, Canada. Safe to say she was in her element.
Memories Editor Barack and Michelle Obama meet Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the Buckingham Palace in 2020.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth and her granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton sit together as they enjoy children's sporting matches.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip enjoy the parade in celebration of the queen's 90th birthday.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter-in-law Meghan Markle are pictured giggling at a ceremony.
Memories Editor The royal family on the balcony at the Buckingham Palace, watching the Royal Air Force fly past.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth wearing a bright coat, sporting a big smile as she holds a bouquet of flowers.
Memories Editor The pair at Buckinham Palace opening cards from their great-grandchildren.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth awards Captain Sir Thomas Moore with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle. View his Timeline here: https://memories.net/timeline/tom-moore-36534
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth is seen at the grounds of her Windsor Castle home, riding a Fell Pony.
Memories Editor Prince Philip died of "old age" on the morning of 9 April 2021 at Windsor Castle, aged 99 , two months before his 100th birthday.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth at the church giving her note, she wrote a handwritten letter in honour of her husband, Prince Philip.
Memories Editor The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II this year, marked the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6th, 1952.
Memories Editor Queen Elizabeth watches the Trooping the Colour parade from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, June 2, 2022.
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