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I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” This was Princess Elizabeth’s promise to the British Commonwealth and Empire in a speech that was broadcast on the radio from Cape Town, South Africa, on 21 April 1947, her 21st birthday. For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II has kept her promise to serve her people and for the majority of those living in Britain and across the Commonwealth today, she is the only monarch they have ever known. This year, we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and she is the first British monarch to ever reach this extraordinary milestone. Her reign has witnessed remarkable highs and lows, but she has remained a steadfast and constant figure amongst the social and political upheaval over the last seven decades. Join us as we take a look at some of the key moments from her reign and personal life.