Sixty years of service
Sixty years of service
Queen Elizabeth II of England (born 1926, daughter of George VI) poses here in February 1952. This is an this official picture from the time when she acceded to the throne. It would not be until June, the following year, that her coronation took place.
Queen Eiiabeth II will celebrate her 60 year reign Feb. 6, 2012
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