Queen Elizabeth's grandfather reigned for 26 years and reshaped the monarchy before he passed away on January 20, 1936. Claims 50 years after his death revealed there may have been other factors ...

A person is given the title of queen when they are the reigning monarch. For example, Queen Elizabeth II was coronated on February 6, 1952, when her father King George VI died at 56 years old ...

When Queen Elizabeth II’s father King George VI ascended the throne unexpectedly following the abdication of his brother in December 1936, his wife Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon became Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth II's father never expected to take the throne—until a royal ruckus changed the monarchy forever. Our royal experts detail the shocking tale of how King George VI became king of ...

Queen Margrethe, 83, was announced as monarch in a similar proclamation on Jan. 14, 1972, following the death of her father, King Frederik IX. This month's change of reign will come on the 52nd ...

Queen Camilla was officially identified with her new title for the first time on the invitation for King Charles III coronation. Camilla was designated "queen consort" when Charles ascended the ...

Queen Elizabeth II has died, and her eldest son, King Charles III, has taken the throne. She was Britain's oldest and longest-serving monarch. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 📚 ...

Queen Mary’s crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to modify it for ... Queen Mary, wife of King George V, and Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII. What does a queen consort ...