I was reading about her on wikipedia last week. She apparently came into power in '52 or '53 and has reigned ever since. She is making plans for a 60th anniversary as queen. Its pretty amazing. I was always curious about her husband (who I thought would be/was a king) who is apparently still alive. That job would be almost as good as being married to Oprah!
NOT a king, (prince though), He is a Consort...
I learned that the other day.
Blood #1 Princess marries a man, man = Consort.
Blood #1 Prince marries a woman, Woman = Queen.
Just doesn't sound right, but it was designed so another country couldn't "marry" the throne. I.E. I force your daughter to marry my son so I get your country...
KC