On 8 September 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 years old.
On 21 April 1926, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Princess Elizabeth, was born in London. She was the daughter of the then, Duke and Duchess of York. Later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. One day this baby would be Queen.
In August of 1930 Elizabeth’s little sister, Princess Margaret Rose was born.
The two sisters shared a very close bond throughout their lives, until Margaret’s death in 2002.
In 1936, Princess Elizabeth’s Uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne resulting in Elizabeth’s father, Prince Albert, becoming King George VI. Both Princesses attended their parents coronation in May 1937.
Throughout her childhood, Queen Elizabeth spent most of her time with her sister and family, as well as being with animals, especially horses.
In 1934 Princess Elizabeth first met Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark at the Wedding of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark. Prince George was Elizabeth’s paternal uncle and Princess Marina was Philip’s 1st cousin.
Elizabeth and Philip kept in contact throughout World War II. The couples engagement was announced on 9 July 1947.
The engagement ring that Philip gave Elizabeth, was custom made using diamonds from a tiara that belonged to Philip’s mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, later, Princess Andrew of Greece.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married on 20 November 1947 in Westminster Abbey. Following their wedding, King George VI made his new son in law, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
On 14 November 1948, Princess Elizabeth gave birth to a son. He was christened Charles Philip Arthur George on 15 December 1948.
On 15 August 1950, Elizabeth gave birth to her second child, a daughter, Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise.
Sadly, Princess Elizabeth’s father began to struggle with his health and on 6 February, King George VI died. This resulted in Princess Elizabeth immediately becoming Queen Elizabeth II.
The coronation of Her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London.
On 19 February 1960, Queen Elizabeth gave birth to her 3rd child, a son, Prince Andrew and on 10 March 1964, Prince Edward was born.
In 1977 Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Silver Jubilee. Later on in the year, her majesty became a grandmother for the first time, to her grandson, Peter Philips.
Throughout her reign, Elizabeth could always rely on her husband who was forever by her side.
On 9 April 2021, her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, passed away.
On 8 September 2022, at age 96, Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II died. At the time of her death she was Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Her majesty has left behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. Her death truly marked the end of an era.
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