Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: The most important photo from every single year of her remarkable life

Anneta KonstantinidesSep 9, 2022, 00:37 IST

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Broadlands in Romsey, southern England.REUTERS/Fiona Hanson/Pool

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.
The record-breaking monarch had several memorable moments in her years on the throne.

1926: The Queen was born at 2:40 a.m. on April 21, 1926, at 17 Bruton Street in London.

Queen Elizabeth II was born in April 1926.Popperfoto/Getty Images

1927: She was the couple's first child and was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in Buckingham Palace's private chapel.

Little Princess Elizabeth, left, is shown in 1927.AP Photo

1928: No one ever thought Elizabeth would become queen.

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, aged 2.Central Press/Getty Images

1929: In this photo, a young Elizabeth is strolled by her nanny in Green Park.

The young Queen enjoying a stroll in the park.Popperfoto/Getty Images

1930: The Queen was home-schooled by her father and the vice-provost of Eton, Henry Marten.

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) picking flowers in a photograph taken by her father, King George VI.Hulton Archive/Getty Images

1931: The Queen began attending garden parties at a young age.

A young Queen Elizabeth attending a garden party in Scotland.Central Press/Getty Images

1932: Here, the young princess walks through the rain.

A young Queen Elizabeth arriving at the Royal Tournament at Olympia.Hulton Archive/Getty Images

1933: This photo shows a young Elizabeth playing with her family's dogs.

A young Queen Elizabeth II plays with her dogs.Photo 12/Getty Images

1934: The royals have always been keen equestrians.

The Queen in 1934.Spencer Arnold Collection/Getty Images

1935: Even at the young age of 9, the future Queen had perfected her royal wave.

The royal wave started early.AP Photo

1936: In this picture, a young Elizabeth takes her pet dog for a walk in Hyde Park, London.

A young Elizabeth walks her dog in February 1936.Paul Popper/Popperfoto/Getty Images

1937: The Queen Mother is shown here with her husband, King George VI, and their two daughters, Princess Elizabeth, center, and Princess Margaret.

A young Queen Elizabeth at 11 years old.AP Photo

1938: Elizabeth and her sister were animal lovers from a young age.

Queen Elizabeth has attended many races and pageants.AP Photo

1939: Elizabeth and Princess Margaret went to watch a swimming display given before the royal visitors at Dartmouth Naval College, on July 22, 1939.

Elizabeth and Princess Margaret watched a swimming display at Dartmouth Naval College.AP Photo

1940: A year after the beginning of World War II, a 14-year-old Elizabeth sent out her first radio broadcast.

She sent her first radio broadcast at age 14.AP Photo/ Press Association Images

1941: Here, Princess Elizabeth discusses the pantomime with her mother, Queen Elizabeth of England, while her sister, Princess Margaret, looks on.

She also helped produce the play.AP Photo

1942: A 16-year-old Elizabeth often met with troops and spoke with them.

One of her first public appearances inspecting the troops.AP Photo

1943: Throughout the war, Princess Elizabeth helped in several ways.

Princess Elizabeth lent a helping hand in 1943.AP Photo

1944: Though the young royals were moved to Windsor castle for their safety during the war, Princess Elizabeth regularly greeted the troops before they began bombing raids.

The Rose of York.AP Photo

1944: Though the young royals were moved to Windsor castle for their safety during the war, Princess Elizabeth regularly greeted the troops before they began bombing raids.

1945: Winston Churchill joined the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace minutes after the official announcement of Germany's unconditional surrender in WWII.

Winston Churchill made the official announcement of Germany's unconditional surrender in WWII on Buckingham Palace's balcony.AP Photo

1945: Winston Churchill joined the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace minutes after the official announcement of Germany's unconditional surrender in WWII.

1946: Prince Philip of Greece acted as an usher, assisting Princess Elizabeth with her coat as they arrive at Romsey Abbey for the wedding of Patricia Mountbatten.

Princess Elizabeth attending the wedding of Patricia Mountbatten.AP Photo

1947: Philip and Elizabeth married at Westminster Abbey in London in front of 2,000 guests.

She had a grand royal wedding in 1947.AP Photo

1948: Following the christening of Prince Charles in December 1948, this official photo was taken of the young royal.

Elizabeth holds Prince Charles after his christening.AP Photo

1949: Here, an 8-month-old Prince Charles is cradled by his mother on a warm July day.

One of the earliest photos of Prince Charles as a baby.AP Photo

1950: Her second child, Princess Anne, was born on August 15, 1950.

The Queen holds Princess Anne after her christening.Paul Popper/Popperfoto/Getty Images

1951: This summer picture shows the soon-to-be Queen and her family.

Elizabeth and her family on the lawn at Clarence House.AP Photo

1952: In 1952, the Queen's father, George IV, died.

A veiled Elizabeth accompanies her father's coffin to his final resting place in Windsor.AP Photo

1953: On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth was crowned at Westminster Abbey, making her the 39th sovereign to be crowned in the iconic church.

The Queen's coronation took place in June 1953.AP

1954: During her reign, she met with 15 prime ministers.

The Queen and Winston Churchill were photographed together at Waterloo Station.AP

1955: The Queen played a key role in maintaining diplomatic relationships with other countries.

The Queen is shown here arriving at a dinner party at the Portuguese Embassy.AP

1956: Traveling and representing Britain overseas was an important part of her job.

The Queen visited Nigeria in 1956.AP

1957: In this photo, the Queen and her sister, Princess Margaret, enjoy a day out at the horse shows in Badminton, Gloucestershire.

The Queen continued to be an avid fan of horse shows.AP

1958: Queen Elizabeth II met many famous figures throughout her reign, from politicians to movie stars like Jayne Mansfield.

The Queen met Jayne Mansfield in 1958.AP

1959: The Queen met with every sitting US president but one, Lyndon B. Johnson.

The Queen was photographed with Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th US president, in 1959.AP

1960: Here, the royals are pictured enjoying some family time at Balmoral Castle.

The royal family relaxed on the ground of Balmoral Castle in 1960.AP

1961: The royals were joined by President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen with President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy.AP

1962: The Queen attended the Ascot races with her mother.

The Queen and her mother attending the Ascot races in 1962.AP

1963: The Queen and Prince Philip visited Adelaide, South Australia.

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Australia in 1963.AP

1964: While visiting Canada, part of the British Commonwealth, the Queen addressed the provincial legislature of Quebec in October 1964.

The Queen addressed the provincial legislature of Quebec in 1964.AP

1965: Winston Churchill died on January 24, 1965. The Queen attended his funeral on February 1.

Winston Churchill's funeral took place in February 1965.AP

1966: Queen Elizabeth II presented the World Cup, the Jules Rimet trophy, to England's team captain Bobby Moore on July 30, 1966.

The Queen hands over the World Cup trophy to Bobby Moore.AP

1967: As part of a six-day visit to Canada, the Queen took a ride on the Expo 67 electric train, which at the time was revolutionary.

The Queen took shelter from the rain in an Expo 67 electric train.AP

1968: To mark the 50th anniversary of the RAF, her majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh toured the Royal Air Force Base in Abingdon, England.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh took a tour of the Royal Air Force Base in 1968.AP

1969: Throughout her reign, the Queen met some of the men and women who helped shape history.

The Queen met many influential people during her reign.AP

1970: The Queen entertained US President Richard Nixon and his wife on many occasions.

The Queen was photographed with Richard Nixon and his wife in 1970.AP

1971: In 1971, Japanese Emperor Hirohito visited Britain for four days.

The Emperor and Queen Elizabeth II's lavish procession.AP Photo/Brown

1972: The Queen toured Asia.

The Queen during a walkabout in Malaysia.AP Photo

1973: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Canada again.

The Queen arriving at an "Old Canada" exhibit.AP Photo

1974: Here, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh are pictured toasting the King of Malaysia, seated between them on July 12, 1974, at Claridge's in London.

The Queen toasts the King of Malaysia.AP Photo

1975: Film and music icon Barbara Streisand met the monarch in London at the Royal Film Performance.

Barbara Streisand and the Queen met in 1975.AP Photo

1976: US President Gerald Ford led Queen Elizabeth II in a dance following a State Dinner at The White House.

The Queen dancing with Gerald Ford.AP Photo/John Duricka

1977: This year marked the Queen's Silver Jubilee — celebrating 25 years on the throne.

The Queen celebrated 25 years on the throne in 1977.AP Photo/Rider

1978: Here, the Queen reviews her Yeoman of the Guard on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

The Queen reviews the world's oldest military corps.AP Photo

1979: The monarch was a regular guest of Middle Eastern leaders throughout her reign.

The Queen visited Saudi Arabia in 1979.AP Photo/Peter Kemp

1980: The Queen visited the Vatican for the first time.

The Queen made her first visit to the Vatican in 1980.AP Photo

1981: The Queen looked over the crowd of 600,000 people who lined the streets of London on the day of Charles and Diana's wedding, while the bride and groom kissed.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding was a major event.AP Photo/Pool

1982: Pope John Paul II sought to overcome centuries of distrust when he became the first pope to visit British shores in 1982.

Pope John Paul II visited the Queen in 1982.AP Photo

1983: Mother Teresa of Calcutta, one of modern history's most iconic religious figures, received the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit from the Queen at the Rashtrapati Shavar in New Delhi.

The Queen presents Mother Teresa of Calcutta with the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit.AP Photo

1983: Mother Teresa of Calcutta, one of modern history's most iconic religious figures, received the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit from the Queen at the Rashtrapati Shavar in New Delhi.

1984: Queen Elizabeth II arrived through the avenues of guns during the second day of her review of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Dortmund, Germany, in May.

The Queen was photographed arriving through the avenues of guns.AP Photo

1985: Here, proprietor of the Times of London, Rupert Murdoch, and Queen Elizabeth II look over printing operations as editions of the March 1 issues of the newspaper go to press.

The Queen paid a visit to the Times of London in 1985.AP Photo/Ron Bell

1985: Here, proprietor of the Times of London, Rupert Murdoch, and Queen Elizabeth II look over printing operations as editions of the March 1 issues of the newspaper go to press.

1986: Queen Elizabeth II was followed by schoolchildren during her state visit in China to meet President Li Xiannian.

The Queen visited a children's center.AP Photo/Peter Bregg

1987: King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, who carried out a four-day state visit to Britain, was photographed with Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and the Duke of Edinburgh before they attended a banquet in the King's honor at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen is pictured during King Fahd of Saudi Arabia's visit.AP Photo/Peter Kemp

1987: King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, who carried out a four-day state visit to Britain, was photographed with Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and the Duke of Edinburgh before they attended a banquet in the King's honor at Buckingham Palace.

1988: The Queen visited the Netherlands to celebrate 300 years of friendship between the two nations.

The Queen made a visit to the Netherlands in 1988.AP Photo

1989: An attendant at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque saluted the Queen during her visit to Kuala Lumpur.

The Queen toured Kuala Lumpur in 1989.AP Photo/Tham Choon

1990: The British Royal Family watched a flyover, marking the Queen's 65th birthday, from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

The royal family gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.AP Photo

1991: President George H.W. Bush escorted the Queen and Prince Philip onto the field at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore during the royal couple's visit to the US that year.

The Queen attended a baseball game alongside George H.W. Bush.AP Photo/Greg Gibson

1991: President George H.W. Bush escorted the Queen and Prince Philip onto the field at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore during the royal couple's visit to the US that year.

1992: Disaster struck when Windsor Castle caught fire and was heavily damaged.

The Queen is photographed after a fire at Windsor Castle.REUTERS

1993: The Queen Mother walked alongside her two daughters, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, while celebrating her 93rd birthday at Clarence House in London.

The Queen Mother celebrated her 93rd birthday in 1993.AP Photo/Alastair Grant

1994: Construction on the Channel Tunnel was completed.

The Queen and François Mitterrand unveiled a plaque in Coquelles, France.REUTERS

1995: President Bill Clinton and first lady, Hillary, visited the Queen in London in November 1995.

The Queen met Hillary Clinton in 1995.AP Photo /Dave Caulkin/WPA

1996: The Queen visited the scene of one of the greatest tragedies in recent British history, the Dunblane Massacre.

Princess Anne and the Queen visited Dunblane, Scotland, in 1996.AP Photo/Alastair Grant

1997: Tragedy struck again when Princess Diana was killed by injuries sustained in a car crash in Paris.

The Queen observed flowers left for Diana outside of Buckingham Palace.AP Photo

1998: Queen Elizabeth II joined family to celebrate the 98th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother turned 98 in 1998.AP Photo/Louise Bullar

1999: The Queen visited Liz McGinnis and Susan McCarron at their housing association in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of an initiative to meet members of the public more informally.

The Queen photographed having tea in 1999.AP Photo/David Cheskin

1999: The Queen visited Liz McGinnis and Susan McCarron at their housing association in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of an initiative to meet members of the public more informally.

2000: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, celebrated her 100th birthday from the balcony of Buckingham Palace with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen Mother celebrated her 100th birthday in 2000.AP Photo/Ian Waldie

2001: The Queen remembered those who lost their lives in the attacks of 9/11.

The Queen was photographed wiping a tear from her eye following a memorial service.REUTERS

2002: This was a difficult year for the Queen. Her sister, Princess Margaret, and her mother died within a month of each other.

The Queen attending the funeral of the Queen Mother.AP Photo/Santiago Lyon

2003: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Britain for a historic state visit.

The Queen was photographed with Vladimir Putin in 2003.REUTERS

2004: To mark the years since the death of Princess Diana, a memorial fountain was erected in London's Hyde Park.

Princess Diana's memorial fountain was completed in 2004.AP Photo/John Stillwell

2005: The Queen and Prince Philip attended the National Service of Remembrance at St. Paul's Cathedral for the victims of the London bombings.

The Queen and Prince Philip attended the National Service of Remembrance at St. Paul's Cathedral for the victims of the London bombings.REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

2006: The Queen celebrated her 80th birthday.

The Queen watched the fireworks for her 80th birthday.REUTERS/John Stillwell

2007: The Queen and Prince Philip visited the White House in 2007 to attend the annual State Dinner, hosted by George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush.

The Queen visited the White House in 2007.AP Photo/Evan Vucci

2008: The Queen attended a state banquet for French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

The Queen gave a speech during the state banquet.REUTERS/Christopher Ena

2009: First Lady Michelle Obama put her arm around the Queen as they posed for photos.

Michelle Obama and the Queen put their arms around each other in this photo.REUTERS

2010: The Queen and her son, Prince Charles, were pictured laughing at the Braemar Gathering in Scotland.

The Queen and Prince Charles share a laugh.REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

2011: The Queen's grandson Prince William married Kate Middleton in front of an audience of hundreds of millions.

The Queen wore yellow to the royal wedding in 2011.REUTERS/Hugo Bernand

2012: The Queen had a lot to celebrate. It was the year of the London Olympics and the monarch's Diamond Jubilee.

2012 was a busy year.AP Photo/Sang Tan

2013: Malala Yousafzai met with the Queen as she attended a reception for youth, education, and the Commonwealth at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen met with Malala Yousafzai in 2013.AP Photo/Yui Mok

2014: Here, the Queen walks through a field of ceramic poppies at The Tower of London in October 2014.

The Queen walks through a field of ceramic poppies.AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

2015: A small dancing robot at Technische Universitaet (Technical University) in Berlin put a smile on the Queen's face during a visit with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The Queen smiled at a robot on display.AP Photo/Michael Sohn

2016: The royal family participated in a Royal Mail photo shoot for a stamp sheet in celebration of Her Majesty's 90th birthday.

The royal family had a royal photo shoot.Ranald Mackechnie/Royal Mail/Getty Images

2017: Queen Elizabeth waved to onlookers as she left the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The Queen waves to the crowd.Peter Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP

2018: The Queen attended the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May.

The Queen wore an eye-catching green outfit.Alexi Lubomirski/Handout via Reuters

2019: Queen Elizabeth II made her first public appearance of the year on January 6.

Queen Elizabeth II departs after attending Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on January 6, 2019, in King's Lynn, England.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

2020: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their final appearance with the Queen as senior members of the royal family.

The royal family departs Westminster Abbey after attending the annual Commonwealth Service in London on March 9, 2020.PHIL HARRIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

2021: Queen Elizabeth II sits alone during her husband Prince Philip's funeral.

Her Majesty the Queen sits alone in St George's Chapel at her husband's funeral.JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

2022: The Queen unveiled her official Platinum Jubilee portrait as she celebrated an unprecedented 70 years on the throne.

Queen Elizabeth II official portrait in honor of her Platinum Jubilee taken at Windsor Castle released on June 1, 2022.Ranald Mackechnie

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: The most important photo from every single year of her remarkable life

1926: The Queen was born at 2:40 a.m. on April 21, 1926, at 17 Bruton Street in London.

1927: She was the couple's first child and was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in Buckingham Palace's private chapel.

1928: No one ever thought Elizabeth would become queen.

1929: In this photo, a young Elizabeth is strolled by her nanny in Green Park.

1930: The Queen was home-schooled by her father and the vice-provost of Eton, Henry Marten.

1931: The Queen began attending garden parties at a young age.

1932: Here, the young princess walks through the rain.

1933: This photo shows a young Elizabeth playing with her family's dogs.

1934: The royals have always been keen equestrians.

1935: Even at the young age of 9, the future Queen had perfected her royal wave.

1936: In this picture, a young Elizabeth takes her pet dog for a walk in Hyde Park, London.

1937: The Queen Mother is shown here with her husband, King George VI, and their two daughters, Princess Elizabeth, center, and Princess Margaret.

1938: Elizabeth and her sister were animal lovers from a young age.

1939: Elizabeth and Princess Margaret went to watch a swimming display given before the royal visitors at Dartmouth Naval College, on July 22, 1939.

1940: A year after the beginning of World War II, a 14-year-old Elizabeth sent out her first radio broadcast.

1941: Here, Princess Elizabeth discusses the pantomime with her mother, Queen Elizabeth of England, while her sister, Princess Margaret, looks on.

1942: A 16-year-old Elizabeth often met with troops and spoke with them.

1943: Throughout the war, Princess Elizabeth helped in several ways.

1944: Though the young royals were moved to Windsor castle for their safety during the war, Princess Elizabeth regularly greeted the troops before they began bombing raids.

1945: Winston Churchill joined the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace minutes after the official announcement of Germany's unconditional surrender in WWII.

1946: Prince Philip of Greece acted as an usher, assisting Princess Elizabeth with her coat as they arrive at Romsey Abbey for the wedding of Patricia Mountbatten.

1947: Philip and Elizabeth married at Westminster Abbey in London in front of 2,000 guests.

1948: Following the christening of Prince Charles in December 1948, this official photo was taken of the young royal.

1949: Here, an 8-month-old Prince Charles is cradled by his mother on a warm July day.

1950: Her second child, Princess Anne, was born on August 15, 1950.

1951: This summer picture shows the soon-to-be Queen and her family.

1952: In 1952, the Queen's father, George IV, died.

1953: On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth was crowned at Westminster Abbey, making her the 39th sovereign to be crowned in the iconic church.

1954: During her reign, she met with 15 prime ministers.

1955: The Queen played a key role in maintaining diplomatic relationships with other countries.

1956: Traveling and representing Britain overseas was an important part of her job.

1957: In this photo, the Queen and her sister, Princess Margaret, enjoy a day out at the horse shows in Badminton, Gloucestershire.

1958: Queen Elizabeth II met many famous figures throughout her reign, from politicians to movie stars like Jayne Mansfield.

1959: The Queen met with every sitting US president but one, Lyndon B. Johnson.

1960: Here, the royals are pictured enjoying some family time at Balmoral Castle.

1961: The royals were joined by President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, at Buckingham Palace.

1962: The Queen attended the Ascot races with her mother.

1963: The Queen and Prince Philip visited Adelaide, South Australia.

1964: While visiting Canada, part of the British Commonwealth, the Queen addressed the provincial legislature of Quebec in October 1964.

1965: Winston Churchill died on January 24, 1965. The Queen attended his funeral on February 1.

1966: Queen Elizabeth II presented the World Cup, the Jules Rimet trophy, to England's team captain Bobby Moore on July 30, 1966.

1967: As part of a six-day visit to Canada, the Queen took a ride on the Expo 67 electric train, which at the time was revolutionary.

1968: To mark the 50th anniversary of the RAF, her majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh toured the Royal Air Force Base in Abingdon, England.

1969: Throughout her reign, the Queen met some of the men and women who helped shape history.

1970: The Queen entertained US President Richard Nixon and his wife on many occasions.

1971: In 1971, Japanese Emperor Hirohito visited Britain for four days.

1972: The Queen toured Asia.

1973: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Canada again.

1974: Here, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh are pictured toasting the King of Malaysia, seated between them on July 12, 1974, at Claridge's in London.

1975: Film and music icon Barbara Streisand met the monarch in London at the Royal Film Performance.

1976: US President Gerald Ford led Queen Elizabeth II in a dance following a State Dinner at The White House.

1977: This year marked the Queen's Silver Jubilee — celebrating 25 years on the throne.

1978: Here, the Queen reviews her Yeoman of the Guard on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

1979: The monarch was a regular guest of Middle Eastern leaders throughout her reign.

1980: The Queen visited the Vatican for the first time.

1981: The Queen looked over the crowd of 600,000 people who lined the streets of London on the day of Charles and Diana's wedding, while the bride and groom kissed.

1982: Pope John Paul II sought to overcome centuries of distrust when he became the first pope to visit British shores in 1982.

1983: Mother Teresa of Calcutta, one of modern history's most iconic religious figures, received the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit from the Queen at the Rashtrapati Shavar in New Delhi.

1984: Queen Elizabeth II arrived through the avenues of guns during the second day of her review of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Dortmund, Germany, in May.

1985: Here, proprietor of the Times of London, Rupert Murdoch, and Queen Elizabeth II look over printing operations as editions of the March 1 issues of the newspaper go to press.

1986: Queen Elizabeth II was followed by schoolchildren during her state visit in China to meet President Li Xiannian.

1987: King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, who carried out a four-day state visit to Britain, was photographed with Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and the Duke of Edinburgh before they attended a banquet in the King's honor at Buckingham Palace.

1988: The Queen visited the Netherlands to celebrate 300 years of friendship between the two nations.

1989: An attendant at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque saluted the Queen during her visit to Kuala Lumpur.

1990: The British Royal Family watched a flyover, marking the Queen's 65th birthday, from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

1991: President George H.W. Bush escorted the Queen and Prince Philip onto the field at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore during the royal couple's visit to the US that year.

1992: Disaster struck when Windsor Castle caught fire and was heavily damaged.

1993: The Queen Mother walked alongside her two daughters, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, while celebrating her 93rd birthday at Clarence House in London.

1994: Construction on the Channel Tunnel was completed.

1995: President Bill Clinton and first lady, Hillary, visited the Queen in London in November 1995.

1996: The Queen visited the scene of one of the greatest tragedies in recent British history, the Dunblane Massacre.

1997: Tragedy struck again when Princess Diana was killed by injuries sustained in a car crash in Paris.

1998: Queen Elizabeth II joined family to celebrate the 98th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

1999: The Queen visited Liz McGinnis and Susan McCarron at their housing association in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of an initiative to meet members of the public more informally.

2000: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, celebrated her 100th birthday from the balcony of Buckingham Palace with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II.

2001: The Queen remembered those who lost their lives in the attacks of 9/11.

2002: This was a difficult year for the Queen. Her sister, Princess Margaret, and her mother died within a month of each other.

2003: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Britain for a historic state visit.