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The then Princess Elizabeth driving an army truck during her military service in WWII
As one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world, it's safe to say the Queen has experienced a lot in her 59-year reign.
Prior to taking the throne in 1952, Elizabeth had already seen active service in World War II as a mechanic and military truck driver. Since then, she's seen - and in some cases, played an active part in part in - some of the biggest, world-changing events in modern history. Click through to find out more.
