Remembering the life of Queen Elizabeth II: Our longest-reigning monarch
Watch four documentaries about her life, now streaming on CBC Gem.
On Sept. 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral, surrounded by her family. She was 96.
Learn more about her remarkable life as our longest-lived, longest-serving and longest-reigning monarch. All our royal titles are now streaming free on CBC Gem.
The Queen: Mother and Monarch
Queen Elizabeth was a young woman in a position of power but in a society dominated by men. She was a high-powered working woman at a time when this was incredibly unusual, often required to put duty before family.
Celebrate her life and learn how she was an inspiration and role model to other women throughout the world.
The Queen and Canada
CBC News looks at the sometimes complicated relationship between the Queen and Canada featuring rarely seen archival video, untold anecdotes, and exclusive access inside Windsor Castle.
The Queen Unseen
The Queen's coronation in 1953 made her the most famous woman in the world. From that day, she sacrificed self for duty, hiding her private feelings.
Using rare private footage, informal archive and newly digitized material from around the world, discover The Queen as a mother and wife. We reveal her passion for animals and the countryside, and learn about the unlikely friendships she has forged away from the public eye.
The Coronation
Made for the 65th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, this documentary contains rarely-seen footage of the historic event.