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Queen Elizabeth II: a monarch for the ages

A photo essay compiled from photographers from the world’s leading agencies upon the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets well wishers during a walkabout close to Windsor Castle in Berkshire as she celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday April 21, 2016. Photo: AP
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Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 90th birthday last week yet she shows no sign of slowing down. Elizabeth is both the oldest and longest-reigning British monarch, having taken the crown in 1952 just over four years after her marriage. Her birthday was marked with the release of a set of Royal Mail stamps and a series of photo portraits. Elizabeth was also greeted by thousands of well-wishers as she and Prince Philip rode in an open-top car in Windsor. Photographers from AP, AFP and EPA covered the events.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives to open a bandstand at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, west of London, on April 20, 2016, the day before her 90th birthday. Photo: AFP
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives to open a bandstand at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, west of London, on April 20, 2016, the day before her 90th birthday. Photo: AFP
From left to right, Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Prince George, and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge smiling during a photo shoot for the Royal Mail in 2015 in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham in London. A stamp sheet, made from the photograph was released to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Prince George stands on foam blocks during a Royal Mail photoshoot for a stamp sheet to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: AFP
From left to right, Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Prince George, and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge smiling during a photo shoot for the Royal Mail in 2015 in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham in London. A stamp sheet, made from the photograph was released to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Prince George stands on foam blocks during a Royal Mail photoshoot for a stamp sheet to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: AFP
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The Honourable Artillery Company fires a 62 gun salute against a backdrop of London's Tower Bridge, on April 21, 2016, as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday. Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday on Thursday, with her eldest son Prince Charles paying tribute in a special radio broadcast and Prime Minister David Cameron leading a parliamentary homage. Photo: AFP
The Honourable Artillery Company fires a 62 gun salute against a backdrop of London's Tower Bridge, on April 21, 2016, as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday. Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday on Thursday, with her eldest son Prince Charles paying tribute in a special radio broadcast and Prime Minister David Cameron leading a parliamentary homage. Photo: AFP
Six stamps issued by the Royal Mail to mark the 90th birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The stamp set includes images of Queen Elizabeth II: with her father in 1930; attending the State Opening of Parliament in 2012; with Princess Anne and Prince Charles in 1952; visiting New Zealand in 1977; with The Duke of Edinburgh in 1957; and with Nelson Mandela in 1996. he Queen celebrates her 90th birthday on 21 April 2016. She will open a Post Office and band stand in Windsor on 20 April 2016. Photo: EPA
Six stamps issued by the Royal Mail to mark the 90th birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The stamp set includes images of Queen Elizabeth II: with her father in 1930; attending the State Opening of Parliament in 2012; with Princess Anne and Prince Charles in 1952; visiting New Zealand in 1977; with The Duke of Edinburgh in 1957; and with Nelson Mandela in 1996. he Queen celebrates her 90th birthday on 21 April 2016. She will open a Post Office and band stand in Windsor on 20 April 2016. Photo: EPA
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth is driven through Windsor in an open top Range Rover with Prince Philip on her 90th Birthday, in Windsor, Britain April 21, 2016. Photo: Reuters
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is driven through Windsor in an open top Range Rover with Prince Philip on her 90th Birthday, in Windsor, Britain April 21, 2016. Photo: Reuters
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