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Fog Blog Royal Log:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE 2ND TURNS 92 TODAY AND THROWS A PARTY ONLY THE ROYALS CAN DO! Britain’s longest-ever ruling monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, turns 92 today (April 21). Living through the terms of 21 UK prime ministers and 16 US presidents, she has reigned for 65 years as one constant in a world that has enormous change.In 1951, George VI’s health seriously declined and Princess Elizabeth stood in at many of his public events. In 1952, the king died, making Elizabeth queen. She kept her name and that of her mother’s, to be crowned Queen Elizabeth II. Her coronation was held in 1953. Here she’s wearing St. Edward’s Crown, and is being helped onto the throne in Westminster Abbey. Her husband Philip had to renounce his royal Greek and Danish titles to become Duke of Edinburgh. Ten years later, his title was changed to prince. Queen Elizabeth attended a special concert Saturday night, as the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch celebrates her 92nd birthday.Welsh singer Tom Jones kicked off the show with his hit It's not Unusual before Elizabeth appeared in the royal box of London's Albert Hall, flanked by her family.

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