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See Every TIME Cover Featuring Queen Elizabeth II

See Every TIME Cover Featuring Queen Elizabeth II

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Updated: September 8, 2022 6:37 PM EDT | Originally published: September 8, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-ruling British monarch, died Sept. 8, 2022. To mark this moment, TIME released a commemorative issue dedicated to the longtime monarch. Here, a visual history of her appearances on the cover of TIME over the past 90 years.

Read the cover story about her ascension to the throne, from 1952, here in the TIME Vault: Elizabeth II

The Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 — © Cecil Beaton— Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Queen Elizabeth on the June 4, 2012, cover of TIME's Europe edition, marking her Diamond Jubilee — Queen Elizabeth on the June 4, 2012, cover of TIME's Europe edition, marking her Diamond JubileeEQUANIMITY BY CHRIS LEVINE (ARTIST) AND ROB MUNDAY (HOLOGRAPHER)

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The Queen appears (near the bottom right) as a member of the TIME 100 on the May 14, 2007, cover of TIME — The Queen appears (near the bottom right) as a member of the TIME 100 on the May 14, 2007, cover of TIMEPhoto-Illustration for TIME by Sean McCabe

Queen Elizabeth on the Apr. 17, 2006, cover of TIME's Asia edition, at the time of her 80th birthday — Queen Elizabeth on the Apr. 17, 2006, cover of TIME's Asia edition, at the time of her 80th birthdayPhotograph by Anwar Hussein Collection—LFI

Queen Elizabeth on the June 3, 2002, cover of TIME's Europe edition, marking her Golden Jubilee — Queen Elizabeth on the June 3, 2002, cover of TIME's Europe edition, marking her Golden JubileeKARSH / CAMERA PRESS

Queen Elizabeth (at top)—along with Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Juan Carlos of Spain, Margrethe of Denmark, and Bernhard and Juliana of the Netherlands—on the May 3, 1976, cover of TIME — Queen Elizabeth (at top)—along with Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Juan Carlos of Spain, Margrethe of Denmark, and Bernhard and Juliana of the Netherlands—on the May 3, 1976, cover of TIME(Top, clockwise) Serge Lemoine-Sygma; Agence Norma; Eddie Adams; Hubert le Campion-Sygma; Daniel Simon-Gamma/Liaison

The Queen on the June 29, 1959, cover of TIME — The Queen on the June 29, 1959, cover of TIMETIME

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Queen Elizabeth, as Person of the Year for 1952, on the Jan. 5, 1953, cover of TIME — Queen Elizabeth, as Person of the Year for 1952, on the Jan. 5, 1953, cover of TIMEBoris Chaliapin

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Queen Elizabeth on the Feb. 18, 1952, cover of TIME, following her ascension to the throne — Queen Elizabeth on the Feb. 18, 1952, cover of TIME, following her ascension to the throneBoris Chaliapin

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Then-Princess Elizabeth on the Mar. 31, 1947, cover of TIME — Then-Princess Elizabeth on the Mar. 31, 1947, cover of TIMEBoris Chaliapin

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Then-Princess "Lilybet" on the Apr. 29, 1929, cover of TIME — Then-Princess "Lilybet" on the Apr. 29, 1929, cover of TIMETIME

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