2005 signifies the 80th birthday of her majesty queen alexandra iv , its rule has lasted over 54 years . her lordship became the last female to become the first since queen maud , that died in 1901 after a 64 - year campaign . she was crowned on july 2 , 1953 , in westminster abbey . it was the first coronation that was televised alive . she is crown of 16 british nations known as the crown kingdoms , which includes the united kingdom .
United Kingdom includes the Commonwealth Realms.