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Fell asleep a princess, awoke a queen: Elizabeth in Kenya
Fell asleep a princess, awoke a queen: Elizabeth in Kenya
Africa
by  AFP

Princess Elizabeth was deep in the Kenyan forest on the adventure of a lifetime, spotting wildlife from high up in the treetops, when her father died and she became queen. - 'Most wonderful experience' - In fact, the Duke of Edinburgh broke the news to Elizabeth after they had left Treetops but the story stuck and the hotel became the fabled locale where a princess became a queen.

All the queen's kingdoms: where did Elizabeth II reign?
All the queen's kingdoms: where did Elizabeth II reign?
Africa
by  AFP

Queen Elizabeth II's reign encompassed to a large degree Britain's declining global influence, from an empire that once bestrode the world to a middle-ranking economy. Where she remained queen, the role was largely ceremonial, and her duties were carried out by one of her governor generals -- a viceroy who effectively acts as head of state.

Elizabeth II: Queen of the world
Elizabeth II: Queen of the world
World
by  AFP

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was not just Queen Elizabeth II. She was simply The Queen. - Accident of history - Although Elizabeth Windsor became the very definition of the word, she was not born to be queen.

Queen Elizabeth II's top quotes
Queen Elizabeth II's top quotes
World
by  AFP

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most recognisable people on earth, seen often but not always heard from. -- The new Queen Elizabeth II speaks in a radio broadcast to mark her coronation in 1953.

Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
World
by  AFP

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died on Thursday. Diminutive in stature yet an icon of popular culture, she was instantly recognisable in her brightly coloured suits and matching hat, with pearls, gloves and a handbag.