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The Queen at War

Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II.

About The Queen at War

Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II. Princess Elizabeth’s experiences during the war mirrored those of the public and helped shape her into the Queen she is today.

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