Explaining on Instagram: "Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, serving as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from February 6, 1952, until her death on September 8, 2022. Her reign spanned more than 70 years, witnessing immense social, political, and technological change, from the postwar era to the digital age. Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, she never expected to become queen. However, after the abdication of her

Twst History on Instagram: "Queen Elizabeth II’s reign both opened and concluded with historic moments on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Her first appearance as monarch came on June 2, 1953, greeting the crowds after her coronation. Her final one occurred 69 years later, during her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022—delicate but smiling, marking the closing chapter of her public life."