God Save the Queen
TORONTO - They grew up in the shadow of a throne they were never intended to occupy, then went on to carve unique and revered places in British history.
They bucked royal traditions by marrying their cousins for love, raised broods of children that thrust them into an unwelcome spotlight, and coped with public criticism about their aloofness and emotional reserve.
But among the many parallels that exist between Queens Elizabeth and Victoria, one looms larger than the rest longevity.
On Sept. 9, the current Queen will succeed Victoria as the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch after 63 years and 218 days on the throne.
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TORONTO - They grew up in the shadow of a throne they were never intended to occupy, then went on to carve unique and revered places in British history.
They bucked royal traditions by marrying their cousins for love, raised broods of children that thrust them into an unwelcome spotlight, and coped with public criticism about their aloofness and emotional reserve.
But among the many parallels that exist between Queens Elizabeth and Victoria, one looms larger than the rest longevity.
On Sept. 9, the current Queen will succeed Victoria as the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch after 63 years and 218 days on the throne.