On Monday, Queen Elizabeth II reached her 65th anniversary ... Elizabeth inherited the throne when she was 25. She officially became the longest-reigning monarch in British history on Sept.

Researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the so-called “Nine Days Queen,” painted before her death.

Queen Elizabeth II was just 25 when she acceded to the throne. She celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, making her one of Britain’s longest serving monarchs. Photo: The official picture of ...

Henry VIII, George III and Richard the Lionheart are just some of the monarchs to hand over the throne to a regent If Queen Elizabeth does decide to retire at 95 and appoints Prince Charles as ...

Edward died on July 6, 1553, and Jane, who had fainted when first presented with the idea of becoming Queen, ascended the throne four days later. However, by July 19, she relinquished her crown to ...