Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II (born April 21, 1926) was the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign nations, most notably the United Kingdom, who lived during the 20th and 21st century. She acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952 and her reign lasted for more than 60 years.

The Queen and French President François Mitterrand attended a gala event in Calais on May 6, 1994 marking the official opening of the Channel Tunnel.