The Queen is set to enter the milestone 70th year of her reign, as she prepares to mark the anniversary of her accession away from Sandringham for the first time in more than 30 years. Elizabeth II the nation's longest reigning monarch will reach 69 years on the throne on February 6, meaning she is just one year away from her Platinum Jubilee
Here is a selection of pictures of the monarch over the decades, as she reaches the anniversary of her accession
5. Through the years
Queen Elizabeth II riding Balmoral Fern in Windsor Home Park. 31/05/20 Photo: Steve Parsons
6. Through the years
Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh onboard the Spirit of Chartwell during the Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames in London.03/06/12 Photo: John Stillwell
7. Through the years
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, returning to Buckingham Palace, London, in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, having delivered The Queen's Speech. 14/10/19 Photo: Yui Mok
8. Through the years
Queen Elizabeth II, at her desk in the study of Sandringham House, her Norfolk home, where she marked her 30th anniversary of her accession to the throne. 07/02/82 Photo: Ron Bell