Her lengthy time on the throne is a feat we’re unlikely to see again in our lifetimes.
Here is a look at our favorite pop culture portrayals of the Queen.
The 1991 screen version earned her a BAFTA nomination.
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Foy won an Emmy for her work in season 2.
Ellerby portrays a younger version of Elizabeth II in this alternate reality of 1950s and ’60s Britain.
She earned an Emmy for her work in season 4.
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Gonet has also played Margaret Thatcher, spanning the gamut of female British political figures.
We just hope she’s kinder than Professor Umbridge.
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Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown.'.Alex Bailey/Netflix
