When Queen Elizabeth II visited us in 1959 — just six years into her 70-year reign — she had a secret, Chicago. She was pregnant with her third child, Prince Andrew, though that wouldn't be revealed ...

Queen Elizabeth II rides in a car with Gov. William Stratton and Mayor Richard J. Daley on July 6, 1959, in Chicago. Queen Elizabeth II, left, listens to Mayor Richard J. Daley, at microphone, welcome ...

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CHICAGO — Queen Elizabeth II passed away Thursday at the age of 96, after being Britain’s longest-serving monarch and the only sovereign most Britons have ever known. The Queen made a visit to Chicago ...

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In the summer of 1959, Chicago prepared to play host to a queen for a day. Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, visited our fair city during a North American swing primarily ...

Queen Elizabeth II acknowledges ovation from crowds lining business district of Chicago, July 6, 1959 during her visit to city. Illinois Gov. William G. Stratton is at right. (AP Photo/Edward Kitch) ...

When Queen Elizabeth II visited Chicago in 1959 — just six years into her 70-year reign — she had a secret.