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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born April
21st 1926 in Mayfair London into the
House of Windsor she was the first child
of the Duke and Duchess of York
otherwise known as Prince Albert and
Elizabeth bowes-lyon in her youth
Elizabeth was not expected to become
Queen as her father was King George the
fifth second son the King died in 1936
and her uncle ascended to the throne
however he famously abdicated for love
Elizabeth’s father then became King
George the sixth and she became heiress
presumptive when world war ii erupted in
europe Elizabeth and her younger sister
Margaret moved to Windsor Castle from
there the fourteen-year-old future Queen
made a reassuring radio address directed
at children who were affected by the war
as we knew from experience what it means
to be away from those we love most
Elizabeth’s public profile increased
when she was named Colonel in chief of
the British Army’s Grenadier Guards her
first unaccompanied public appearance
was a visit to the regiment in 1943 she
also toured the country with her parents
and became counsellor of state when the
king was unavailable just before she
turned 18 in 1945 she trained with the
women’s auxiliary territorial service as
a driver and mechanic in an attempt to
aid the war effort
two years later Elizabeth married Prince
Philip of Greece and Denmark on November
20th at Westminster Abbey the couple was
labeled an odd one due to Elizabeth’s
subdued personality and Philips
outspokenness just one year later
Elizabeth gave birth to their first of
four children
Prince Charles Princess Anne was born in
1950 after a period of declining health
Elizabeth’s father King George the sixth
died February 6 1952 while the princess
was visiting Kenya she immediately
Queen and returned home her official
coronation took place on June 2nd 1953
as Queen Elizabeth’s duties
significantly increased among her many
responsibilities were weekly meetings
with the prime minister in addition to
extensive travels throughout the United
Kingdom and to other countries
Queen Elizabeth gave birth to two more
children in the 1960s meanwhile
decolonization efforts developed in some
British colonies in 1969 Queen Elizabeth
officially appointed Prince Charles as
her successor by investing him as the
Prince of Wales later she celebrated 25
years as Queen in 1977 with her Silver
Jubilee while there was opposition to
the royal family in general its
popularity soared this was reinforced in
1981 when Prince Charles married Lady
Diana Spencer
unfortunately the country soon faced
conflict 1982’s Falklands War even
involved the Royals directly as Prince
Andrew fought for Britain things
worsened in the 90s in fact 1992 is
referred to as Queen Elizabeth’s
horrible year in addition to heavy
hostility from the public and press
three of her children’s marriages
crumbled fire damaged Windsor Castle and
more the downward spiral continued in
1996 when Charles and Diana as well as
Andrew and Sarah Ferguson finally
divorced amid rumors of infidelity in
both marriages the next year sentiment
toward the Queen turned negative after
Princess Diana was killed in a car crash
however after her funeral public
resentment dispersed in 2002 as she
celebrated her golden jubilee
she also mourned the loss of both her
sister and her mother during that decade
the Queen also began showing signs of
aging and adapted her position on
various topics for example she finally
approved of Prince Charles relationship
with Camilla parker-bowles and she
became the first British monarch to
visit Ireland since its independence
the monarchy was revived in 2011 by the
wedding of Prince William to Catherine
Middleton
and the Queen was instrumental in
helping her grandson plan the day
however the renewed popularity did
nothing to dissuade criticism of the
Royal Family’s finances the next year
the Queen observed her Diamond Jubilee
marking 60 years on the throne despite
living a public life the queen’s
personality remained guarded however she
is known to love equestrianism and
tending to her Welsh Corgis queen
elizabeth ii was born into royalty and
rose to the task valiantly her poise
grace and wisdom were her greatest
assets and were cornerstones of her rule
when I was 21 I pledged my life to the
service of our people and I asked for
God’s help to make good that far
although that vow was made in my salad
days when I was green in judgment I do
not regret nor attract one word of it
monarchs in the world welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
learning more about the life and
accomplishments of queen elizabeth ii
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born April
21st 1926 in Mayfair London into the
House of Windsor she was the first child
of the Duke and Duchess of York
otherwise known as Prince Albert and
Elizabeth bowes-lyon in her youth
Elizabeth was not expected to become
Queen as her father was King George the
fifth second son the King died in 1936
and her uncle ascended to the throne
however he famously abdicated for love
Elizabeth’s father then became King
George the sixth and she became heiress
presumptive when world war ii erupted in
europe Elizabeth and her younger sister
Margaret moved to Windsor Castle from
there the fourteen-year-old future Queen
made a reassuring radio address directed
at children who were affected by the war
as we knew from experience what it means
to be away from those we love most
Elizabeth’s public profile increased
when she was named Colonel in chief of
the British Army’s Grenadier Guards her
first unaccompanied public appearance
was a visit to the regiment in 1943 she
also toured the country with her parents
and became counsellor of state when the
king was unavailable just before she
turned 18 in 1945 she trained with the
women’s auxiliary territorial service as
a driver and mechanic in an attempt to
aid the war effort
two years later Elizabeth married Prince
Philip of Greece and Denmark on November
20th at Westminster Abbey the couple was
labeled an odd one due to Elizabeth’s
subdued personality and Philips
outspokenness just one year later
Elizabeth gave birth to their first of
four children
Prince Charles Princess Anne was born in
1950 after a period of declining health
Elizabeth’s father King George the sixth
died February 6 1952 while the princess
was visiting Kenya she immediately
Queen and returned home her official
coronation took place on June 2nd 1953
as Queen Elizabeth’s duties
significantly increased among her many
responsibilities were weekly meetings
with the prime minister in addition to
extensive travels throughout the United
Kingdom and to other countries
Queen Elizabeth gave birth to two more
children in the 1960s meanwhile
decolonization efforts developed in some
British colonies in 1969 Queen Elizabeth
officially appointed Prince Charles as
her successor by investing him as the
Prince of Wales later she celebrated 25
years as Queen in 1977 with her Silver
Jubilee while there was opposition to
the royal family in general its
popularity soared this was reinforced in
1981 when Prince Charles married Lady
Diana Spencer
unfortunately the country soon faced
conflict 1982’s Falklands War even
involved the Royals directly as Prince
Andrew fought for Britain things
worsened in the 90s in fact 1992 is
referred to as Queen Elizabeth’s
horrible year in addition to heavy
hostility from the public and press
three of her children’s marriages
crumbled fire damaged Windsor Castle and
more the downward spiral continued in
1996 when Charles and Diana as well as
Andrew and Sarah Ferguson finally
divorced amid rumors of infidelity in
both marriages the next year sentiment
toward the Queen turned negative after
Princess Diana was killed in a car crash
however after her funeral public
resentment dispersed in 2002 as she
celebrated her golden jubilee
she also mourned the loss of both her
sister and her mother during that decade
the Queen also began showing signs of
aging and adapted her position on
various topics for example she finally
approved of Prince Charles relationship
with Camilla parker-bowles and she
became the first British monarch to
visit Ireland since its independence
the monarchy was revived in 2011 by the
wedding of Prince William to Catherine
Middleton
and the Queen was instrumental in
helping her grandson plan the day
however the renewed popularity did
nothing to dissuade criticism of the
Royal Family’s finances the next year
the Queen observed her Diamond Jubilee
marking 60 years on the throne despite
living a public life the queen’s
personality remained guarded however she
is known to love equestrianism and
tending to her Welsh Corgis queen
elizabeth ii was born into royalty and
rose to the task valiantly her poise
grace and wisdom were her greatest
assets and were cornerstones of her rule
when I was 21 I pledged my life to the
service of our people and I asked for
God’s help to make good that far
although that vow was made in my salad
days when I was green in judgment I do
not regret nor attract one word of it
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