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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in 1926,in London. Her father was king George VI.
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In 1947, she married with Charles Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children.
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She has been Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand since 1952.
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Because of George VI death,she was proclaimed queen throughout her realms and the royal party hastily returned to the United Kingdom.She and the Duke of Edinburgh moved into Buckingham Palace.
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In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour.
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In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States.
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During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony,six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse.
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In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively.
