Royal ladies past and present have spoken out about the joys, struggles and triumphs of being a woman, offering wisdom, ...

these are some of the most memorable quotes from her speeches across the decades. Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday (8 September) at the age of 96, was the longest-serving monarch in British ...

Almost 500 years ago, a princess called Elizabeth became Queen of England. People were worried. It was unusual to be ruled by a woman, because at the time, they were seen as weak and not as clever ...

The late Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in 1926, ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history. During her 70-year reign, the late Queen was much loved and ...

Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, was the sovereign monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth countries, including Northern Ireland. She was the longest-reigning ...