She took the British throne 70 years ago as the 63rd monarch, then 25 years old. On this day her father George VI. died.
The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
During her reign, she has seen 14 British prime ministers occupy No 10 Downing street.
31% percent of British people say they have seen or met her.
The Queen celebrated this occasion privately at Sandringham estate. In a written message she expressed the wish that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, would have the title of Queen Consort.

This is the first Jubilee without her husband Prince Phillip, who was at her side for 73 years and died last year.

Foto: Reuters
Foto: Reuters