Palace calculations: Queen Elizabeth II set to lap Victoria
It’s official, according to the palace: On Sept. 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest-reigning British monarch ever
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Patricia Treble
Patricia Treble is the royal specialist at Maclean’s. In addition to her interest in all things monarchical—from the Queen’s constitutional role to Kate’s flyaway hems—she writes on everything from TV, books and celebrity culture to history and sports trends.
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