Queen

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  • Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London, to Prince Albert, Duke of York (later known as King George VI), and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

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    Birth of Queen

  • Love

    Elizabeth was eight years old when she first met her future husband Prince Phillip of Greece and Denmark. She was only thirteen when she proclaimed she had fallen in love with him. T

  • Death of King George

    King George V, died and her uncle became King Edward VIII. Elizabeth was now second in line to the throne after her father. Read more at: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/queen_elizabeth_2.php
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  • Engagement

    Elizabeth announced about their engagement

  • wedding

    Their wedding was an international event with millions of people listening to the BBC broadcast around the world.

  • Birth of Prince Charles

    The young married couple had their first child, Prince Charles, around a year later.

  • Coronation

    Elizabeth's coronation was a massive affair and was televised worldwide in 39 different languages.

  • The Suez Crisis

    The United Kingdom and France invade Egypt in an attempt to regain control of the Suez Canal. The result is the Suez Crisis

  • Prince Andrew

    Her sister, Princess Margaret, marries Tony Armstrong-Jones. Elizabeth gives birth to her third child, Prince Andrew

  • Prince of Wales

    Her son Charles is announced as the official heir to the throne and is named Prince of Wales.

  • Silver Jubilee

    Elizabeth celebrates her Silver Jubilee on her 25th anniversary as Queen.

  • The most popular weddings in history.

    Prince Charles marries Lady Diana in one of the most popular weddings in history.

  • Pope John Paul II

    Queen Elizabeth II receives Pope John Paul II on his visit to England. It is the first time a reigning pope visited the United Kingdom.

  • annus horrbulis

    This was a year of sadness for the Queen in her personal life. She called this year her "annus horribulis", or "horrible year." During 1992, Prince Charles formally separated from his wife Lady Diana, Princess Anne divorced her husband, and Prince Andrew separated from his wife. To add insult to injury, Windsor Castle caught fire and suffered extensive damage.

  • Diana's funeral

    Princess Diana is killed in a car crash. Queen Elizabeth II gives a speech the day before Diana's funeral.

  • Golden Jubilee

    The Queen's mother passes at the age of 101 and her sister, Princess Margaret dies at the age of 71. The same year Elizabeth II celebrates her Golden Jubilee marking her 50th year as Queen of the United Kingdom.

  • Marriage Of Prince William

    Her grandson Prince William, second in line to the throne, gets married to Catherine Middleton.

  • Diamond Jubilee f

    Elizabeth celebrates her Diamond Jubilee for 60 years as monarch. Read more at: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/queen_elizabeth_2_facts.php
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  • The longest reigning British monarch

    Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning British monarch surpassing her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.