Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, 1926–2022
She wasn’t born to be Queen, but the accidental monarch transformed the job and inspired great loyalty across her realm
Queen Elizabeth II, 1926–2022
She wasn’t born to be Queen, but the accidental monarch transformed the job and inspired great loyalty across her realm
How Queen Elizabeth II was taught to rule
The daughter of a second son, she got the best start of all—a happy childhood. Then, from her father, struggling with great zeal and small strength, and from her mother, affectionate and serene, she learned the often tiresome tasks of queenship
The many times the Queen graced the cover of Maclean’s
Since the 1950s, Queen Elizabeth has been a regular fixture on the cover of Maclean’s. Here are 18 covers that reflect the Queen’s reign.
Queen Elizabeth and her family: a photo album
A look at Queen Elizabeth and her family through the years
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year could be overshadowed by Harry, Charles and Andrew
Queen Elizabeth II marks her 70th year as sovereign in 2022, but the momentous occasion may be eclipsed by the bad headlines generated by the three troublesome princes
Her Majesty’s cane: Yes, it’s a sign of age, but she wields it well
The Queen has begun using the accoutrement during public appearances, proving once again that she’s wise beyond her years
Joe Biden has tea with the Queen: Six takeaways from a closely watched visit
Maclean’s royal watcher Patricia Treble on the Queen’s brooch, Biden’s sunglasses and a monarch who is clearly back to enjoying herself
Prince Philip dead at 99: ‘He has been my strength all these years’
He was at Queen Elizabeth’s side through a tumultuous reign, with a protective focus on duty, responsibility and loyalty
The Crown is fiction coated by veneer of truth—and Season 4 is the best one yet
The new season of the popular Netflix series focuses on the doomed fairy-tale royal couple and the British prime minister of the day, Margaret Thatcher
An awkward end to Harry and Meghan’s royal life
At the Commonwealth Day service, the tensions among royal family members were unmistakable
Harry and Meghan’s historic deal with the Queen
Patricia Treble: The agreement means that Harry and Meghan will not use their royal styles of “His/Her Royal Highness.” That was assumed to be an absolute requirement for a deal.