The Royal Family Souvenir Series

The Royal family series is a stunning visual guide of the world's most famous royals, from the late Queen and Price Philip to her great-grandchildren. It features events such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and profiles on key people such as Princess Diana and Prince Harry.

1. STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT

Queen Elizabeth II - Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

WELCOME

The future Queen is born • Born a princess but not originally destined to be Queen until events unfolded to change the path of her life

A very busy decade • The 1940s may have been wartime for Britain but it was business as usual for the Royal Family

Elizabeth becomes Queen • At the age of 25, as a newlywed with two young children, the Princess was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II

A modern outlook • Changing times called for a different approach for the Royal Family, providing the chance to show some personality

The silver decade • The 1970s celebrated 25 years of marriage, and the same amount of time on the throne

Remaining resolute • Even with attempts on her life and a son serving in the Falklands War, the Queen showed no signs of stepping back

Turbulent times • Featuring her self-proclaimed ‘annus horribilis’, the 1990s was a difficult decade for Queen Elizabeth II

The dawn of a new millenium • While commemorating 50 years on the throne, the 2000s also brought with them immense sadness

Our platinum Queen • As we begin plans to celebrate her 70-year reign, the Queen shows no signs of slowing down