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London: Queen Elizabeth II and her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria were Britain´s longest-reigning monarchs, who both came to the throne young yet remained a steady presence through eras of dramatic change. When they were born, both Victoria and Elizabeth were thought unlikely ever to inherit the crown. But both women embraced the role thrust upon them and became much-loved national matriarchs. …

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