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In Their Own Words

Queen Elizabeth II

Season 1 Episode 1 | 54m 40s

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experience during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her eventful reign of more than 60 years.

Aired: 08/31/15 | Expires: 09/21/22
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