Being the Queen uses a treasure trove of never-before-heard interview recordings from those who know the Queen personally. Paired with deeply researched archival footage and photos, the one-hour special provides an in-depth look at her life and some of the most important, influential events in the history of the British monarchy.

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Here is Queen Elizabeth II as National Geographic photographers saw her. See the images we never published: https://on.natgeo.com/3xcvcmh