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A Brief Look at Six Decades of Queen Elizabeth II

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December 14, 2016
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Watch the special program "The Queen at 90," on December 14 at 8:00 p.m. on KCET. The documentary captures the British Royal Family as they share their memories of the Queen as a monarch, mentor, and family matriarch.

Always wanted to know more about Queen Elizabeth II and her astonishing six decades of sovereignty? The timeline below highlights the major events in the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Learn about the Queen's milestones since her coronation in 1953, from presiding over a shrinking empire to becoming Britain's longest serving monarch.

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