Britain's throne: Check out the line of succession

Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history.

She surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.

Elizabeth also became the longest-reigning monarch in the world with the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

She became the second-longest-reigning monarch in world history, behind 17th century French King Louis XIV, who took the throne at age 4.

Like many royals of her time and before, Elizabeth never went to a public school. Instead, she was educated at home with Margaret, her younger sister.

Elizabeth's schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music.

Young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1.

After months of campaigning for her parents' permission to do something for the war effort, the heir to the throne learned how to drive and service ambulances and trucks.

Elizabeth was a great mimic & showed her mischievous side during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 when she starred in a comic video.