1926 as the eldest daughter of the Duke and duchess of York. She grew up in a happy home and was educated privately. Her father became king in 1936.
In 1047 Princess Elizabeth was married to Philip, who received the Title of Duke of Edinburgh.
When George VI died in 1952 Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth the Second of Britain. The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth II is one of the richest women in the world.
There are hundred ceremonies which the Queen has to keep.
Each year, in September or October, there is the State Opening of Parliament. The Queen wearing her crown arrives at the House of Parliament by carriage. There she reads the Queen’s Speech, which discusses the government’s work for the next year.
Every summer the Queen gives three or more royal garden parties at Buckingham Palace. About 8000 guests come to each party.
The Queen and other members of the royal family often travel abroad as guests of other countries. They meet important visitors.
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