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She was born on 21 April 1926. At that time, she was not destined to be Queen. But when her Uncle Edward abdicated, her father became King. This put her in direct line to the throne.
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In 1935 Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret live in London.
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This is Elizabeth II first official outing with his grandfater.
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Since the death of George V, Edward has been king, but he abdicated, so the father of Elizabeth II become the new king.
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On 12 May 1937, Elizabeth and Margaret's father is crowned King of the United Kingdom.
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In June 1939, Elizabeth visits the Royal Naval College.
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In September 1939, Britain and France declare the war on Germany.
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On 13 October 1940, Princess Elizabeth made her first public speech, a radio address to all the children listening to this radio broadcast.
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Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as they appeared in 'Aladdin', the Christmas pantomime performed at Windsor Castle in December 1943.
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In 1945, Elizabeth joins the army. She is a mechanic.
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The war in Europe is over.
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In 1947 Elizabeth marries Prince Philip.
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In 1948, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had their first child, was born in Buckingham Palace.
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It was February 1952 and Princess Elizabeth was enjoying a short break in Kenya with Prince Philip, her husband of five years.
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Elizabeth father died.
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The coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London. Elizabeth II acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952.
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Between 1948 and 1964 Elizabeth and Philip have four children: Andrew, Edward, Charles and Anne
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Today, Queen Elizabeth is 94 years old. She has been Queen for 68 years. She holds the record for the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Britain.
