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Birth of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926 in London, to Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. -
Queen Elizabeth II's Marriage
Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, in Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947. Prince Philip was the son of Prince Andrew of Greece. -
The Birth of Prince Charles
When she was 22, Queen Elizabeth's first child Prince Charles was born on November 14, 1948. -
Princess Anne's Birth
Princess Anne, the Queen's second child, was born on August 15, 1950. -
King George VI's Death
On February 6, 1952 King George VI died from a cancer-related heart attack. He was the Queen's father. -
Elizabeth ascends to the throne
After the death of her father, Elizabeth ascended to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. -
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation
Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953 at age 27. -
Prince Andrew's Birth
Prince Andrew, the Queen's third child, was born on February 19, 1960. -
Prince Edward's Birth
Prince Edward, the Queen's fourth child, was born on March 10, 1964. -
Queen Elizabeth II's 60th Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 60th birthday on April 21, 1986. -
Queen Elizabeth II's Sister Dies
The Queen's younger sister Princess Margaret dies on February 9,2002. -
Queen Elizabeth II's 80th Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 80th birthday on 21 April, 2006. -
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
In honor of her 60 year reign, on June 2, 2012 there was the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
