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Read more: A tale of two monarchs- Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II | Kent and Sussex CourierOn September 9 2015, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 89, will become the longest-reigning monarch, male or female, of the British Isles.
She will also become the world's longest-reigning female monarch.
Elizabeth's tenure will exceed the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Victoria, who reigned from June 20 1837 to January 22 1901.
Elizabeth inherited the throne on her father George VI's death on February 6, 1952.
Even though people now live much longer, just as in Victoria's time, many British citizens will have been born, grown up, had families and died without knowing any other figure on the throne, other than Elizabeth.
The Queen had insisted she wanted no fuss to be made when she becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch, but the landmark on September 9 will now be marked with a range of souvenir china and photographic exhibitions at three royal palaces.
The Royal Collection Trust announced today that displays of some of the most memorable photographic portraits taken during the Queen's 63-year reign will go on display at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the day she reaches the special date.
Visitors will also be able to mark the occasion by buying official merchandise. A plate, tankard and pillbox with the words "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Our Longest Reigning Monarch" will go on sale at Royal Collection Trust souvenir shops.
Thanks Rudolph. I believe for alot of people this is a significant moment in time. Some of us have lived through Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee's, seen in not just a new century but the millennium and now, hopefully will live to see this milestone. Whatever anyone thinks of H.M. and her reign, I doubt anyone can question this woman's sense of duty and work ethic.
The Queen is due to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch next month, and to celebrate, a new exhibition charting her years on the throne is to open next month at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Entitled Long To Reign Over Us, the exhibition will open its doors on the 9th September - the same day the Queen passes the record of 63 years, 216 days set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.
A mixture of formal portraits and relaxed family photos, the collection includes the first official photograph of Her Majesty, who is now 89, a black and white profile taken just three weeks after she took the throne in January 1952.
I've changed my avatar for the occasion, even though it's still August, I just find this photo of HM so beautiful and elegant.
She will be remembered as the dutiful Queen who dedicated her life to the service of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
The UK is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy. It's the Prime Minister and politicians who are responsible for what happens, and I would say that living standards for most people is much better now than in 1952.
I agree, Have you seen her during the Royal Variety Performance? I posted some videos about her appearances in the 1950s.
Royal Variety Performance - Page 3 - The Royal Forums
The Queen was stunning in the 1950s, Margaret in the 60 and 70s, Diana in the 80 and 90s and now we have Kate.
And I loved this picture, taken in 2012.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015...in_her_study_at_Balmora-a-8_1439914132204.jpg
And look at whose portrait is behind her and to the left? I've always loved Queen Victoria's Coronation Portrait. I always think I can see a bit of apprehension in her eyes behind the confident "air", for lack of a better term, of the Portrait. As if she's wondering, "Can I really do this?"
She certainly proved she could, didn't she?
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You are not wrong. She is popular with some people but there are many who question her commitment. Diana still sells more than she does and Diana has been dead for nearly two decades.
I have no doubt about her commitment.
The Queen apparently has a fondness for a Corgi plushy, don't we all? A photograph previously showed one, ever since her first, Susan she has loved them and allegedly has a flair for dog training. I know she is on every stamp in the land but wouldn't it be nice post the event, to have a special set of commerative stamps?
Dearest Skippydoo, this photograph was unearth a few years ago, if my memory serves me correctly and yes I believe you are right it was taken at Balmoral. If one has spent six decades on the throne, what does a gal do with the assorted gifts one is given? One has to store the descendants belongings as well? Balmoral is her home and where HM goes to relax? If one can't have a plush Corgi and as you have proved all the best people do, along with other odds and ends there well it would be sad?I love how the room in that photo is just cluttered with stuff. From the tartan carpet, that has to be Balmoral?
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Dearest Skippydoo, this photograph was unearth a few years ago, if my memory serves me correctly and yes I believe you are right it was taken at Balmoral. If one has spent six decades on the throne, what does a gal do with the assorted gifts one is given? One has to store the descendants belongings as well? Balmoral is her home and where HM goes to relax? If one can't have a plush Corgi and as you have proved all the best people do, along with other odds and ends there well it would be sad?
I think I remember that picture being put out not too long ago alongside a photo taken of HM out on the grounds of Balmoral in full Order of the Thistle (I believe) regalia.
IIRC, it was also mentioned that HM had a pillow in that room which read "Its good to be Queen".
LONDON: After 63 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth next month becomes Britain’s longest-ruling monarch but there is little prospect of her stepping aside, as other ageing European crowned heads have done, in favour of her son, Charles.
Those close to Elizabeth - who on Sept. 9 takes the long-service record from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria - say the 89-year-old has no intention of succumbing to the European fashion for abdication.
That means Prince Charles, 66, already a record-holder himself as Britain’s longest-serving heir apparent, will have to wait longer still until he becomes king.
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family,” Elizabeth said in a 21st birthday broadcast to the nation in 1947.
The milestone of overtaking Victoria has already prompted speculation as to whether Elizabeth might step aside.
When asked if abdication were a possibility, a senior palace source told Reuters: “Life means life.”
The religious overtones to a British coronation are deeply symbolic for Elizabeth, who as queen is Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
“The queen won’t abdicate, she must not abdicate, there’s absolutely no reason for her to abdicate and indeed constitutionally and religiously she cannot abdicate: she is an anointed queen,” royal historian Hugo Vickers told Reuters.
Nice Will be fun to see (God forbidd something happens on like... the 7th!)Royal Central @RoyalCentral 8h8 hours ago
The BBC will show a documentary called "The Queen’s Longest Reign: Elizabeth & Victoria” marking HM becoming UK’s longest-reigning monarch.
Royal Central @RoyalCentral 7h7 hours ago
The documentary, broadcast on 6th September, will compare the long reigns of both Elizabeth II and her great-great-grandmother Victoria.
Nice Will be fun to see (God forbidd something happens on like... the 7th!)