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Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II is the Queen regnant of Great Britain. Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. She got her name in honor of her mother (Elizabeth), grandmother (Mary) and great grandmother (Alexander).
Elizabeth was born in London on April 21, 1926. Elisabeth in her childhood
In 1930 her only one sister, Princess Margaret, was born. Elizabeth always took care of her sister and even instructed her. Elizabeth was always continent, neat and prudent. .
As a child Elizabeth was educated at home. Apart from the usual school subjects, she had the basics of economics, law and constitutional law. She showed a special interest for the history of Great Britain. Her education program also included horse riding, dance and music classes. Her mother, the Duchess of York, taught her the palace etiquette. .
She always knew how to insist. In April 1942, despite the objections of her father, George VI, Elizabeth went to the London Unemployment Office and she registered as volunteer to assist the front.
Getting a profession of a driver in a training center of military transport and qualification of ambulance driver, Elizabeth II knew how to change a tire on the truck, how to disassemble and assemble the engine. She was commissioned lieutenant.
Later she admitted that, she fell in love with Philip at a glance. Only later she learned that he is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria on the maternal side. Philip offered hand to the Princess Elizabeth, and she said yes. In 1939 the royal family visited the Dartmouth's Britannia Royal Naval College, where Elizabeth met with Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
On November 20, 1947, the lovers married and were honored to the title of the Dukes of Edinburgh. Elizabeth and Philip lived together for 65 years.
The family of Elizabeth and Philip had four children: Charles (November 14, 1948), Anna (August 15, 1950), Andrew (February 19, 1960) and Edward (March 10, 1964).
The members of the reigning family
King George VI died on February 6, 1952. Elizabeth, who was on holiday in Kenya, was proclaimed as a queen. Princess Elizabeth with her father.
The coronation ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. For the first time in a history her coronation ceremony was televised live.
The full title of Elizabeth II in the UK sounds like “Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland the British Dominions beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith. ”
In 2012 the UK and other countries solemnly celebrated 60 -year-old (“diamond”) anniversary stay of Elizabeth II on the throne. .
The duties of the Queen include the opening of parliamentary sessions, reception of the high-ranking officials, arriving from different countries, participation in the Trooping the Colour ceremony, awarding the presentation and honorary ranks, making the Christmas message to the nationals.
Queen Elizabeth II is the real queen of the hatter style, it is almost impossible to see her without headdress at public events.
The favorite hobby of Elizabeth is the breeding of dogs and race horses. Her favorite animals are the dogs breed "Corgi". Royal dogs live in palaces and castles, travel in limousines with driver, fly in private jets and helicopters, they accompany Queen everywhere. The dogs are allowed to freely walk around the royal apartments.
Interesting facts from the biography of Queen Elizabeth II • In the narrow circle of the family the little heiress to the throne was nicknamed as Lilibet, since she could not properly pronounce her full name. King George VI often told about his daughters: Lilibet is my pride and Margaret is my delight. • UK laws do not apply to the Queen as an individual, that is why she could not be sued. • Elizabeth II is the oldest British (English) monarch in the history.
To celebrate the birthday twice is an old English tradition for the royals. The first celebration is the actual birthday of Her Majesty, it is solemnized modestly and within the family at Windsor Castle near London. The second celebration is the official one, which is the national holiday; it is celebrated in a big way on a Saturday in June.
The Queen has an extensive collection of jewelry, most of which are so-called royal regalia (crown, scepter). The rest of the jewels, including the largest pink diamond in the world, the Queen inherited or as a gift.
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