Films | The end of an era

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in numbers

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has passed away. We examine the data behind her time on the throne

Britain changed profoundly during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. In her seven decades on the throne she witnessed the end of the British empire and welcomed radical societal shifts. But her profile extended far beyond Britain--she visited over 100 countries, met 13 American presidents and five popes.

In this film we tell the story of her remarkable reign, in numbers.

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