From the Observer archive: Queen Elizabeth II special
From the archive: sun, booze, and a party – the golden jubilee, 2002
From the archive: Robert Harris on the Queen and Mrs Thatcher, 1988
From the archive: George Melly on the documentary Royal Family, 1969
From the archive: Katharine Whitehorn on the Queen at 60, 1986
From the archive: Hugh Massingham on the Queen’s return to London, 1954
From the archive: a time of celebration – the silver jubilee, 1977
From the archive: Donald Trelford on the Queen and the media
From the archive: Clive James on the Queen’s encounter with Ronald Reagan, 1983
Queen Elizabeth’s reign was one of fortitude and faith
From the archive: the Observer view on the coronation, 1953
The story behind the portrait of the Queen the palace used to announce her death
Guardian archive director Luke Dodd recalls Observer photographer Jane Bown’s 80th birthday shoot with Queen Elizabeth II and what sparked that warm smile
