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Queen Anne. Anne (1665-1714) became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, when England and Scotland combined into a single kingdom, Anne became the first sovereign of Great Britain. She continued to reign until her death. (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)

Queen Anne. Anne (1665-1714) became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, when England and Scotland combined into a single kingdom, Anne became the first sovereign of Great Britain. She continued to reign until her death. (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)