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In Their Own Words

Episode 1 Preview | Queen Elizabeth II

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life from youth through her 60-year reign.

Aired 09/01/2015 | Rating TV-PG

In Their Own Words

Episode 1 Preview | Queen Elizabeth II

Preview: Season 1 Episode 1 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life from youth through her 60-year reign.

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experience during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her eventful reign of more than 60 years.

Aired 09/01/2015 | Rating TV-PG

Coming of Age During WWII

See how Princess Elizabeth came of age during WWII while London underwent bombardment. (3m 6s)

Introduction

Follow the highlights of Queen Elizabeth II's long life and reign. (2m 10s)

The King Is Dead — Long Live the Queen!

Upon the death of her father, King George VI, 25-year old Elizabeth II takes the throne. (3m 7s)

The Queen & Her Commonwealth of Nations

In the first years of her reign, Queen Elizabeth cultivates the Commonwealth of Nations. (2m 56s)

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