In pictures: 10 landmark dates in the life of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, who was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral residence on Thursday aged 96. 

This is a glance again at her life via 10 dates and photos.

1. Princess Elizabeth is born in London - 21 April 1926

Princess Elizabeth was born, the third within the line to the throne. Her father was the long run King George VI and her mom, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

Princess Elizabeth together with her mother and father: her father, the long run King George VI, and her mom, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.Credit score: AFP/1926

2. Princess Elizabeth marries Philip Mountbatten - 20 November 1947

Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. The couple had 4 youngsters -- Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Philip, and two of their youngsters (Charles and Anne).AFP

3. Princess Elizabeth turns into queen - 2 June 1953

Upon the dying of her father King George VI on 6 February 1952, Elizabeth was instantly proclaimed Queen. She was 25 years outdated.

The coronation ceremony happened on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey. The occasion was broadcast on tv for the primary time.

The coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953 at Westminster.AP

4. Queen Elizabeth II's first speech on the UN - 21 October 1957

Invited to the United Nations podium in New York, Elizabeth II praises the UN's efforts for peace. She returned to the identical podium on 6 July 2010.

Queen Elizabeth II speaks on the UN podium.Nameless/AP/1957

5. Hearth at Windsor Fort - 20 November 1992

Flames ravage Windsor Fort on 20 November 1992. Within the previous months, a number of royal couples separated. The Queen described it as a "horrible 12 months" ("Annus horribilis").

Queen Elizabeth (L) was accompanied by a fireman at Windsor Fort after the fireplace.AP Photograph/Gillian Allen - THIERRY SALIOU / AFP

6. Dying of Princess Diana - 31 August 1997

Prince Charles' ex-wife Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a automotive accident in Paris. The Queen didn't communicate till the day earlier than Diana's funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, subsequent to hundreds of flowers laid in reminiscence of Diana, Princess of Wales, who died just a few days earlier in Paris.JOHN STILLWELL/AFP

7. Queen Elizabeth II in a James Bond movie - 29 July 2012

Queen Elizabeth II causes a stir by showing alongside the well-known James Bond character -- performed on the time by British actor Daniel Craig. The movie was proven on the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

A screenshot of the movie shot at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth (R) and British actor Daniel Craig (L).Credit score: AFP

8. Queen Elizabeth's COVID-19 handle - 5 April 2020

Confined because of the Covid-19 well being disaster, the Queen delivers a speech to her countrymen on 5 April 2020. "We will prevail," she says on this solemn handle.

Queen Elizabeth II addressed the well being disaster from Windsor Fort.Credit score: Buckingham Palace/AP

9. Dying of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip - 9 April 2021

Prince Philip, aged 99, dies at Windsor Fort.

Queen Elizabeth sits alone at St George's Chapel for the funeral of her late husband Philip.Jonathan Brady/AP

10. Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne - 5 February 2022

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne. On the time, she was the oldest and longest-serving head of state on the earth.

Memorabilia and portraits marked the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's seventieth 12 months on the throne.Alberto Pezzali/AP