Queen Elizabeth is one of the most iconic rulers of all time.

The 95-year-old monarch is coming up on her 70th anniversary holding the throne.

Times have changed dramatically since she took on the title in February 1952.

Queen Elizabeth smiling under a pink hat

However, her presence in the public eye has been reliably consistent.

Elizabeth was already married to thelate Prince Philipwhen she ascended the throne.

They celebrated their 73rd anniversary together in 2020 (viaBBC).

The royal family posing at an event

She also had given birth to her heir apparent Prince Charles and her daughter Princess Anne.

Two more children joined the family after she became queen.

Over the years, her children grew, wed, and lived their own lives.

Her family has grown quite large over the years.

Eagle-eyed fans zoomed in the new picture in the background of a photo.

That’s not all, either.

Kate Middleton shared another photo of the queen posing with her eldest children onInstagramaround the time.

Hopefully even more sweet pics are on the way!