On June 2, 1953, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey in London. 2012 marks 60 years of her renowned and at times tumultuous reign. She was famous for having traveled to Germany in 1965 and infamous for keeping silent in the days after the death of Princess Diana, her late daughter-in-law.
The Diamond Jubilee is a series of celebrations throughout England to honor the Queen’s 60-year rule. Historian at London University Kate Williams has written several books about the monarchy, including “Young Elizabeth.”
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