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Elizabeth II

Longest-reigning British monarch

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms for over 70 years. She was born in London in 1926 and married Philip Mountbatten in 1947. During her reign, she navigated through various political changes and visited numerous countries. Elizabeth passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, succeeded by her son, Charles III.

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Timeline

Birth of Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. She later became Queen Elizabeth II.

Birth of Princess Margaret of York

Princess Margaret of York was born on 21 August 1930.

Elizabeth becomes heir-apparent to the throne

After her uncle King Edward VIII abdicates and her father becomes king, Elizabeth becomes the heir-apparent to the throne.

Princess Elizabeth becomes a Girl Guide

In 1937, Princess Elizabeth, aged 11, joined the Girl Guides.

Britain declares war on Germany

Britain officially enters the Second World War by declaring war on Germany.

The London Blitz begins

The German bombing campaign against London, known as the Blitz, commences. Despite the danger, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth remain in the city, while Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret are evacuated to Windsor.

Elizabeth's First Public Speech on BBC Children’s Hour

Elizabeth made her first public speech at the age of 14 on the BBC Children’s Hour to provide reassurance to children who had been separated from their parents during the Blitz.

Elizabeth Becomes a Subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service

Elizabeth was appointed as a Subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, where she served for Britain during World War II.

Elizabeth and Philip's Wedding at Westminster

On 20 November, Elizabeth and Philip got married at Westminster. This event marked the union of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Birth of Prince Charles

On November 14, 1948, Prince Charles, now Prince of Wales and heir-apparent to the throne, was born.

Elizabeth and Philip Depart for Kenya

On 31 January, Elizabeth and Philip departed for Kenya. This event marked an important journey for the royal couple.

King George VI's Death and Elizabeth's Accession

King George VI died on 6 February, and Elizabeth succeeded to the throne. This marked a significant turning point in the British monarchy.

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation takes place on June 2, 1953.

Historic Visit to West Germany

In May 1965, Elizabeth makes a historic visit to West Germany, marking the first German visit by a British monarch in 52 years.

The Royal Family documentary aired

A documentary titled 'The Royal Family' aired, providing unprecedented access to the family’s daily life.

Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House

Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House in Australia on October 20, 1973.

Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips

Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in a royal wedding ceremony.

Australian Constitutional Crisis

The Queen refuses to intervene in an Australian constitutional crisis when Prime Minister Gough Whitlam is dismissed by Governor General Sir John Kerr.

Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee

The queen marks her Silver Jubilee – 25 years as monarch – with a tour of Commonwealth countries and lavish celebrations in the UK.

Assassination of Lord Mountbatten

Prince Philip's uncle, Lord Mountbatten, is assassinated by the IRA off the coast of Sligo in Ireland.

Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer in a glittering ceremony.

Queen Elizabeth's US Tour

The queen tours the United States and becomes the first monarch to address the US Congress.

Fire at Windsor Castle

On 20th November 1992, a fire destroyed part of Windsor Castle, causing significant damage to the historic royal residence.

Queen's Speech on 40th Anniversary of Accession

On 24th November 1992, Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech in London to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne, famously declaring 1992 an 'annus horribilis'.

On 6th February 2002, the Golden Jubilee marked the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, signifying a significant milestone in her reign.

Elizabeth becomes longest-living British monarch

Elizabeth surpasses Queen Victoria to become the longest-living British monarch.

Queen's State Visit to Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II makes a historic four-day state visit to Ireland, marking the first visit by a British monarch since Ireland gained independence from London in 1921.

Diamond Jubilee

The Diamond Jubilee, celebrated on 6th February 2012, marked the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, commemorating her enduring reign.

Birth of Prince George of Cambridge

Prince George of Cambridge was born on July 22, 2013.

Elizabeth becomes longest-serving monarch in British history

On September 9, 2015, Elizabeth surpassed Queen Victoria and became the longest-serving monarch in British history.

Queen's 90th Birthday

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday, becoming the first British monarch to reach this milestone.

Britain celebrates Elizabeth’s official 90th birthday

On June 11, 2016, Britain celebrated Elizabeth’s official 90th birthday with three days of national festivities.

Elizabeth's Sapphire Jubilee

Elizabeth becomes the first British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne.

Queen and Philip's 70th Wedding Anniversary

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a private party at Windsor Castle.

Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Queen Elizabeth II's grandson, Prince Harry, marries Meghan Markle, a divorced US actress, at a star-studded wedding at Windsor Castle.

The Queen's Rare Televised Address

Amid an unprecedented lockdown enforced due to coronavirus, The Queen gives a rare televised address to the nation on 5 April.

Death of Prince Philip

On 9th April 2021, Prince Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, passed away, marking the end of an era for the British royal family.

Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Elizabeth achieves the milestone of 70 years as sovereign, becoming the first British monarch to reach a Platinum Jubilee.

Appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister

In a departure from tradition, the Queen appoints Liz Truss as Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle due to her mobility issues, breaking the norm of appointments at Buckingham Palace.

Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II passes away peacefully at Balmoral Castle, marking the end of her reign after a record 70 years on the throne.

State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place at Westminster Abbey.

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