This timeline explores the steps taken by Queen Elizabeth II to modernize the British monarchy.
1970
First Royal 'Walkabout'
During a tour of Australia and New Zealand, the Queen broke tradition by walking among the people, a practice that has since become common for royal family members.
1969
Documentary 'The Royal Family'
A documentary provided unprecedented access to the royal family's daily life, aiming to make the monarchy more relatable and modern.
2013
Succession of the Crown Act
This act ensured that the eldest child, regardless of gender, would inherit the throne, marking a significant modernization of the monarchy's succession rules.