Queen Elizabeth II

• 21 A taste of Aboriginal culture on the menu for the Queen
  There was some fascinating stuff on the menu for the Queen as she visited an Aboriginal college. On the ninth day of her Australian tour, the monarch watched a student at Clontarf College preparing a...

• 22 Adoring crowds shower the Queen with affection
  Amid the adulation given to younger members of the royal family, such as Prince William and his glamorous new wife, it is sometimes easy to underestimate the star power projected by the head of the...

• 23 Deja vu Down Under 57 years on
  The Queen touches down on Australian soil in pictures separated by 57 years. What is similar about the two images is that the enthusiastic subject giving her a wonderful welcome is the same. In 1954,...

• 24 Monarch gives young subject paws for thought over corgi
  The enthusiastic youngster awaiting the Queen's arrival in Australia must have felt very pleased with his gesture. He'd bought along what he thought was a toy corgi to offer the 85-year-old royal. But...

• 25 The Queen in Australia: Six decades of memories
  Fresh from her coronation the previous year, the newly-crowned Queen draws massive crowds on her first visit to an adoring nation attracted by her air of glamour, youth and poise. The country was Australia...

• 26 Queen delighted as Peter and Autumn announce they're expecting a spring baby
  The Queen is "delighted" after being told she is to become a great-grandmother for the second time. Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn are expecting their second child, the Palace has confirmed. CLICK...

• 27 Hugh and Elle's Palace date with the Queen
  Hugh Jackman and supermodel Elle Macpherson have brought a touch of A-list magic to Buckingham Palace. They were joined by other Australian stars including Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel...

• 28 Bruce Forsyth plays his cards right with the Queen
  Sir Bruce Forsyth was all smiles as he arrived at Buckingham Palace to be knighted by the Queen. The veteran performer received the accolade for a lifetime entertaining the nation. Sir Bruce,...

• 29 Royal jewel: Duchess of Cambridge's dress 'raises £10m'
  The exhibition featuring the Duchess of Cambridge’s iconic wedding dress didn’t get off to a great start. At the unveiling, the Queen was overheard calling the headless mannequin...

• 30 We are very much amused: Queen and Prince Philip in fits of laughter at Games
  On the rare occasions when the Queen drops her famous reserve, her husband the Duke of Edinburgh is never far away. The royal couple were photographed in fits of laughter together at the weekend as they...

• 31 Queen's joy as darling granddaughter completes her 'annus mirabilis'
  If 1992 was the Queen's 'annus horribilis', then 2011 has surely been her 'annus mirabilis'. Her family turned out en masse at Canongate Kirk for the marriage of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall. Great...

• 32 Fun-packed royal tours to the land of the maple leaf
  A young woman whirls about on the dancefloor, seemingly lost in the music, her expression is one of happiness. A closer look reveals that this is the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, letting loose with...

• 33 By royal invitation: Carole Middleton is the Queen's guest at Ascot
  Prince William always said he would do everything in his power to ensure that the Duchess of Cambridge's family wouldn't be sidelined. And the royal family are clearly making an effort to welcome their...

• 34 Prince Philip's 90th birthday: Nine facts for nine decades
  He's been by the Queen's side for over 60 years, always a step behind her, supporting her with his wise counsel or lightening the mood with his characteristic levity. As her consort, the Duke of Edinburgh...

• 35 Prince Philip turns 90 and says it's time 'to slow down'
  Standing ramrod straight, splendid in military dress, on the eve of his 90th birthday, Prince Philip still has the dignified bearing and penetrating gaze that his admirers describe as that of "a...

• 36 The Queen opens the Welsh assembly in Cardiff Bay
  The Queen opens the Welsh assembly in Cardiff Bay

• 37 Michelle reminds Britain why she's the first lady of cool
  Since Michelle Obama captured the public imagination during her husband's presidential campaign, other powerful personalities - such as Lady Gaga and the Duchess of Cambridge - have come along. Yet,...

• 38 'Warm greetings from Sasha and Malia': Mr Obama sends children's love to the Queen
  It was quite a guest list. Day one of the Obamas' trip to Britain drew to a close with a state banquet at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Queen – featuring several Hollywood stars. Among...

• 39 Queen makes historic trip to Ireland
  Queen makes historic trip to Ireland

• 40 Horse-owning Queen indulges equestrian passion on historic Ireland trip
  It certainly wouldn't grab as many headlines as the other parts of her historic Ireland trip. But the smile on her face said it all – the Queen was thrilled to be visiting the Irish National Stud...