There can simply be no finer example of dignified public duty and unstinting service, and we all owe our sincere gratitude for her continued devotion, living every day by the pledge she made on her 21st birthday. Her dedication to our country has been incomparable and, as such, she leaves an enduring legacy." The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh's grandchildren are Peter and Zara Phillips (b. 1977 and 1981); Prince William of Wales and Prince Henry of Wales (b. 1982 and 1984); Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York (b. 1988 and 1990); and The Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn (b.2003 and 2007). Despite the occasional call to step aside for Charles, Elizabeth remained steadfast in her royal obligations as she passed her 90 th birthday in 2016. She continued making more than 400 engagements per year, maintaining her support of hundreds of charitable organizations and programs.

Racing owes an incalculable debt of gratitude, not only for Her Majesty’s dedication and commitment to the sport, but for her public advocacy of it, something that doubtless has driven the sport’s popularity and attracted a great number of fans.Her Majesty The Queen's long record of public service is unparalleled in our nation's history. She was a source of stability, good judgment and wisdom to the United Kingdom for almost seven decades, and shepherded us through the profoundest of global changes and challenges over that period. We owe a deep debt of gratitude for her unwavering devotion to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. She brought up four children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, and would go on to have eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband former US President Bill Clinton said the Queen was "a source of stability, serenity and strength" who deepened the special relationship between their nation and the UK.

She carried out visits to meet victims after tragedies such as the Aberfan disaster, albeit she was criticised for not going sooner, the Dunblane shooting, and the Manchester Arena bombing. In 1930, Princess Elizabeth's sister, Princess Margaret Rose was born. The family of four were very close. Historian Robert Lacey said: "During the incredibly long plane journey home, never once did she betray emotion. A vote for Nigel Farage's lot would put Starmer in No 10, warns Rishi Sunak... but he admits he's 'too busy' to watch the former UKIP leader on I'm A Celeb

Official overseas visits were also made to Western Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Tasmania, Papua New Guinea, Canada and the West Indies. During the year it was estimated that The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled 56,000 miles. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived in Malta between 1949 and 1951, where Prince Philip was an officer in the Mediterranean Fleet.In both cases the Queen took charge to try to calm down the media storm, resulting in her son Prince Andrew stepping down from royal duties and Prince Harry having his ceremonial military titles removed. It was at times of national crisis that people would often turn to her, to share their grief and to look for some sense of guidance and stability. At 18 she undertook national service, joining the Auxiliary Transport Corps, qualifying as a driver. Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: Viewers laud Yasmin Finney's debut after she steals the show as Donna Noble's transgender daughter Rose

Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction. Emmerdale's Isabel Hodgins is engaged! Star shares heartwarming clip of the moment her fiancé Adam Whitehead popped the question Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ride in a parade for the monarch’s Golden Jubilee, marking her 50 years on the throne, in June 2002. Getty Images In 2002, her Golden Jubilee year, Her Majesty spoke of her family's support, especially following the recent deaths of her mother Queen Elizabeth and sister Princess Margaret: The Duke of Edinburgh was – in her own words – her ‘strength and stay’ during her reign, whilst other members of the Royal Family offered vital support through their work in the UK and overseas including accompanying her on many engagements and tours or performing duties on her behalf. In her later years, The Prince of Wales accompanied her to the State Opening of Parliament and Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings.Hundreds of visits every year allowed her to expertly perfect her skill for putting nervous members of the public at ease; her brightly coloured clothes always reflecting her belief that "she had to be seen to be believed". In 2019, Prince Andrew was forced to step down from public duties, following a media firestorm. Andrew had courted years of scandal surrounding his controversial business pursuits and friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, We both have a special place in our hearts for our children. I want to express my admiration for The Prince of Wales and for all he has achieved for this country. Our children, and all my family, have given me such love and unstinting help over the years, and especially in recent months.” Omid Scobie's scathing book expected to blame embattled civil servant Simon Case for deepening the rift between William and Harry