Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
We at Time Team are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
We take a look back at her incredible reign as The Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history.
On the 6 February 2022 The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, this date was also the 70th anniversary of her father's death and her own accession to the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II's tenure as head of state spanned post-war austerity, the end of the Cold War and the UK's entry into (and withdrawal from) the European Union.
Her reign spanned 15 prime ministers starting with Winston Churchill and including Liz Truss (appointed by the Queen earlier this week).
The Queen became a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Her extraordinary reign has seen her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits.
Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, she saw public and voluntary service as one of the most important elements of her work.
In a radio address in 1947 on her 21st birthday, she said:"I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."
Time Team was honoured to be invited to conduct excavations in three Royal gardens for the Queen, including Buckingham Palace Garden, Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The event, timed to celebrate the Queen's 80th birthday, was also Time Teams 150th dig, and it aired in August 2006.
From all of us at Time Team, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.