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: Oversaw the height of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution. The role of the Monarchy | The Royal Family

: As a constitutional monarch , she was the Head of State but not the Head of Government. Her role was largely symbolic, acting as a national figurehead and serving as Head of the Commonwealth, a group of 54 independent nations. Lesser-Known Personal Features queen of england

: During World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service as a mechanic and truck driver. : Oversaw the height of the British Empire

: In 2015, she surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-serving British monarch. By her death in 2022, she had celebrated her Platinum Jubilee , marking 70 years on the throne. Lesser-Known Personal Features : During World War II,

: During her reign, she worked with 15 different UK Prime Ministers, starting with Winston Churchill and ending with Liz Truss .