I'm 75, but was too young to remember when her father was King. I can't say that I remember her being crowned Queen, because I wasn't yet 5. She's been the only British monarch I have known my whole life.
Some branches of my mother's side of the family came from England and Wales. I can't confirm anything, but I am allegedly related not only to the Plantagenets, but also, possibly to the Bruce's. I've been a history buff for many years, and was interested in the history of England, long before I knew of my family connections. That being said, I had a lot of respect for Elizabeth II based on my knowledge of the history of the English throne. She was a saint compared to many other Kings and Queens through the centuries. God rest her soul. I'm assuming that the investiture of William as the new Prince of Wales will take place at some point in the future, perhaps once Charles is crowned at Westminster Abbey.
My dad was stationed in England for 5 years, from 1957 until 1962, so I got to watch the Queen on the telly during special ceremonies. My mother even let me stay home from school one day to watch Princess Margaret marry Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey. Sure, it was in black and white, but it was still a beautiful occasion. For a 6 yo girl like me, it was a fairy tale.