The Real Elizabeth By Emilyopal Apr 21, 1926 The said to be one and only beautiful Princess Elizabeth was born Nov 20, 1947 Queen Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten Nov 14, 1948 Prince Charles, the heir to the throne was born Feb 6, 1952 King George VI was found dead that morning after passing away peacefully in his sleep the night before Jun 2, 1953 The coronation was held for Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Jan 1, 1959 One of the most difficult times of the Queens reign Period: Apr 1, 1956 to Jan 1, 1957 People began to think that the royal couples were having marital problems Period: Apr 2, 1982 to Jun 14, 1982 The Falkland war Apr 5, 1995 Winston Churchill steps down from being prime minister Nov 25, 2010 The Queen and her husband visit Abu Dhabi to pay respects at the tomb to the late ruler of the United Arab Emirates