Explore Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from childhood through her six-decade reign.

Queen Elizabeth II In Their Own Words

Premiered September 01, 2015
Queen Elizabeth II

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experience during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her eventful reign of more than 60 years.

About the Program

In Their Own Words

Using a fresh and innovative combination of interview, archive and animated content, "In Their Own Words" is an intimate journey into the lives and minds of some of the world’s most compelling men and women.

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