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Father: the Duke of York, later King George VI
Mother: Mary, the Duchess of York -
Full name Elizabeth-Mary-Alexander Windsor
Pet name Lilibet
Lived in Windsor & Buckingham Palace with her parents -
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Taught to read and write by her parents, studied Latin, Geography, Economics, Music.
Knew foreign languages, spoke French well -
Good at horse-riding, dancing, swimming; took part in swimming competitions
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Made her first public speech on the radio during World War II
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Wanted to help the army; grew vegetables and knitted socks for soldiers
Learned to drive -
Married Prince Philip
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Prince Charles (her first child) was born
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Was crowned in Westminster Abbey in London
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Has four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward
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Plays an important role in the country
Travels a lot
