AP PHOTOS: Seven decades of Queen Elizabeth II's reign
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AP PHOTOS: Seven decades of Queen Elizabeth II's reign

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Queen Elizabeth II, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, was the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. Here is a look at a selection of photos spanning Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decade reign: 1950s —Feb. —May 1965: Elizabeth makes a historic visit to West Germany, the first German visit by a British monarch in 52 years. 2010s —May 2011: Elizabeth makes a historic visit to Ireland — the first visit by a British monarch since Irish independence.

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