Queen Bee 101 Biology and Behavior of Queen Bees
pdf file and Bee Culture article published in July 2010 written by Larry Connor. Dr. Lawrence John Connor is an entomologist, accomplished and experienced beekeeper, who has many published books and material, and writes for Bee Culture and American Bee Journal.
this is some good info/intro short article on queens for those who are new to beekeeping.
covers in short:
Who decides queen activities?
Developmental time and what it means
Mating, egg laying and sperm storage
Longevity of queens
Behavior of Queens and Workers (Queen cells and worker bees)
Newly emerged queens
Virgin queens at the time of mating
Laying queens
Grand Old Ladies!