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One of the monarch’s first ever royal engagements took place in Lanarkshire

When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II worthy of serious study at all. Yet Pimlott’s judgement proved sound and, if few academics have followed his lead, the political role of the monarchy has received…

Here are some facts about Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, is commemorating her Platinum Jubilee with four days of celebration from June 2-5.

She has carried out more than 21,000 engagements during her reign and sent 300,000 birthday messages to centenarians

In today’s newsletter: From her biggest regrets to her favourite cocktail, Archie Bland lists 70 little-known facts about the longest-reigning monarch

From opening maternity units, to stopping off at train stations, the monarch is no stranger to the area.

Here is an easy way to explain to your children why and how the Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in June

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh married at Westminster Abbey in 1947 and there were two last minute disasters that threatened to derail the entire celebration