How the actors who played Queen Elizabeth II viewed her: 'The ultimate mother'

Actors who have played Queen Elizabeth II at different ages (from left) Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Helen Mirren. Photos: Handout

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday (Sept 8) at age 96 spurred an immediate outpouring of mourning and memories throughout Britain and around the globe.

But Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, didn’t simply make herself known to the public through radio addresses and Christmas greetings.