Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-ever reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, has died aged 96.

The Queen had a monumental life, devoted to the service of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations.

The long-reigning British monarch marked her Platinum Jubilee, celebrating an incredible and monumental 70 years on the throne this year.

When she was 21 years old, the then princess promised, in a heartfelt speech, that her “whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”.

These important words were a symbol of her long-standing devotion, dedicating her life to the service of her country and the Commonwealth of Nations.

With years of dedication to her country, we can look back and say she did her people proud.

From her first ascension to the throne to portraits from her wedding day, Emirates Woman looks back at all the precious moments during her reign and beyond.

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The Queen’s 21st birthday

Her Majesty, then Princess Elizabeth, made a lifelong commitment to its service on her 21st birthday. ‪‬

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Father-daughter moment

The Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) with her father King George VI in 1946.

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Wedding in 1947

The then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip at their wedding that took place in Westminster Abbey on November 20 1947.

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Doting mother

A mother-son moment with Charles, who is now King.

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Greeting other royals

In 1989, Her Majesty greets Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands at Buckingham Palace before investing her as an Extra Lady of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom.

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20 days to the throne

In 1952, just twenty days after the Queen’s Accession to the throne, Her Majesty sat for her first official photograph. Taken by Dorothy Wilding, the photographs were used as the basis for Her Majesty’s image on new coins, banknotes and stamps.

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Her Majesty behind the lens

Queen Elizabeth II and her sons are seeing how a vintage camera works.

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A regal banquet

In 1961, President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy are welcomed by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.

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A special portrait with her mother

The then Princess Elizabeth is seen with the late Queen Mother.

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He first Trooping

The Queen in her Grenadier Guards uniform during her first Trooping the Colour as Monarch in 1953.

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With Hollywood’s biggest star

The Royal Film Performance has been supported by members of The Royal Family since 1946. In this photo The Queen greets Marilyn Monroe in 1956 before the premier of The Battle of the River Plate.

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A humble celebration

In 1988, the Queen is welcomed by crowds at Port Sunlight in Merseyside during a visit to celebrate the village’s 100th birthday.

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