Queen Elizabeth II: Key Moments in Her Life

Introduction

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history. She was born on April 21, 1926 at 2:40 a.m. at 17 Bruton Street in London, fourth child and first daughter of Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George (“Bertie”) and his wife Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (known as “Lady Elizabeth”). When World War II broke out, Queen Elizabeth moved with her sister Margaret to Windsor Castle and later to Balmoral Castle in Scotland; she also spent some time with her father at Sandringham House during his lengthy illness before he died there on February 6 1952

She had two older brothers: Prince Edward (born 1914), later Earl Mountbatten of Burma; and Prince Albert (later Duke of York) who were born respectively in 1921 and 1923 following the marriage between Princess Elizabeth’s parents on November 20th 1923 at Westminster Abbey after which they moved into 145 Piccadilly with their children.

Prince Philip Mountbatten arrived back in England on April 18th 1940 when Hitler invaded Poland after which he joined up with the royal navy until 1945 when Nazi Germany surrendered ending World War II while Princess Elizabeth stayed behind working as an auxiliary nurse at East Grinstead Hospital near her home. During these years she became well known for making sandwiches for British soldiers stationed there .

1. In 1936, her father, Bertie, became King George VI.

In 1936, her father, Bertie, became King George VI after his brother Edward VIII abdicated. Becoming monarch at such a young age was a challenge for Queen Elizabeth II. She had to learn how to carry herself as head of state while still being able to play and have fun like other children her age. In fact, during World War II she often joined in games with the children who were evacuated from London during the Blitzkrieg bombings in 1940–41. Her mother taught her about tradition and ceremony so that when she did become queen she would know how best to represent Britain on the world stage.

2. When World War II broke out, she moved with her sister Margaret to Windsor Castle and later to Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

When World War II broke out, she moved with her sister Margaret to Windsor Castle and later to Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Elizabeth was only 10 years old when the war started and throughout her childhood, she experienced first-hand what it was like to live through such a tragedy.

In 1945, Elizabeth returned to London and rejoined her family at Buckingham Palace. She resumed her education at St. James’ School for Girls and then went on to study history and modern languages at University College London (UCL). After graduation, she worked as an assistant at UCL until 1949 when she became a full-time student again—this time studying archaeology while living in Malta where her father had been appointed Governor General of Malta by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during WWII (but don’t worry: he didn’t actually do much work).

3. In November 1947 she married Philip Mountbatten.

• In November 1947, Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten.
• They were married in Westminster Abbey.
• They had two children together: Charles and Anne.
• The couple divorced in 1992 after over 60 years of marriage.

4.Princess Elizabeth and Philip had four children together—Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.

Elizabeth and Philip had four children together—Charles, Anne and Andrew. They were born in 1951, 1952, 1960 and 1964 respectively. All four were born at Buckingham Palace.

While all four children have gone on to have successful lives in their own right (you can read more about them here), they are also the only grandchildren that Elizabeth has known as a grandparent—her other grandchildren having been born after she became queen.

All four of these individuals are still alive today: Charles has eight grandchildren from his marriage to Princess Diana; Anne is married with two children; Andrew has one son from his marriage to Sarah Ferguson; Edward is single but was engaged for several years until he broke things off in 2017 due to “irreconcilable differences.”

5.In 1952 she assumed royal duties in Great Britain and the Commonwealth throughout the lengthy illness of her father; he died at Sandringham House on February 6, 1952.

In 1952 she assumed royal duties in Great Britain and the Commonwealth throughout the lengthy illness of her father; he died at Sandringham House on February 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, making her the first British monarch under whose reign a coronation took place. She was proclaimed “Queen of all Britons” by Winston Churchill. For the next 63 years, she would serve as one of history’s most respected and beloved monarchs.

6.On June 2, 1953 Elizabeth was crowned queen of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey.

In 1953, Elizabeth was crowned queen of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey in London. The coronation ceremony began at 10:00 am with a procession through the streets of London as crowds cheered her on. It was an important day for Britain because it marked the end of World War II and officially brought an end to Elizabeth’s mother’s reign. She wore a glittering crown made from over 3,000 diamonds and jewels that weighed more than 2 pounds (about 1 kilogram).

A choir sang hymns during the service while others recited poetry they had written about their new queen. There were also readings from famous writers such as William Shakespeare and John Milton who wrote about how great she would be as a ruler someday when she became queen someday soon! Many people attended this event including Princess Margaret (her sister), Prince Charles (her son) his wife Camilla Parker Bowles along with many other royal family members like Queen Victoria II (their grandmother). However one person who wasn’t there was King Edward VIII who abdicated his throne due to pressure from Prime Minister Winston Churchill so he could marry Wallis Simpson -an American woman whom he loved but wasn’t allowed too marry because she wasn’t British royalty.”

7.During the decades that followed she traveled widely abroad on state visits and to attend international gatherings; she also visited many former British colonies when they achieved independence from Britain.

She has made more than 300 official overseas visits, to over 130 countries. She has also visited many former British colonies when they achieved independence from Britain. During the decades that followed she traveled widely abroad on state visits and to attend international gatherings; she also visited many former British colonies when they achieved independence from Britain. Some of the places in which Queen Elizabeth II has traveled include Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America.

8.In April 2011 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 85th birthday; in February 2012 she surpassed Queen Victoria as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

In April 2011 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 85th birthday; in February 2012 she surpassed Queen Victoria as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

She is the oldest monarch in British history and is currently the only living head of state from the 20th century. The queen has been married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, since 1947. They have four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward—of whom only two are still living: Charles and Anne—and eight grandchildren: Edward (the Earl of Wessex), Sophie (Countess of Wessex), James (Viscount Severn), Peter Phillips & Zara Phillips; Peter & Autumn Phillips; James & Laura Lopes; Louis Arthur Nicolas Wellesley—known by his stage name Ludovic Wellesley or DJ Jaspal—and Beatrice Elizabeth Mary Windsor Windsor Windsor Windsor Windsor Windsor Windsor Saint James

9.Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest reigning monarch ever

Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest reigning monarch ever. She has reigned for more than 63 years and is the world’s oldest sovereign. As of 2019, she is also the oldest living sovereign in the world, as well as being one of its longest-reigning queens.

Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926, at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London to Princess Elizabeth of York (later to become Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) and Prince Albert (later King George VI). Her father was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary; her mother was a daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

Conclusion

Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant in British history, serving as Queen and head of state for more than 65 years. She is the longest serving monarch in British history and the world’s second-longest-reigning queen after Thailand’s Rama IX. Her reign has seen many changes in society, politics and technology but one thing remains constant—her dedication to duty and service as head of state of over 16 Commonwealth countries that together constitute over one quarter of the world’s population.