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1926
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in 1926,in London. Her father was king George VI. -
1947 MARRIAGE
In 1947, she married with Charles Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children. -
ELIZABETH REIGN
She has been Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand since 1952. -
CORONATION 1952
Because of George VI death,she was proclaimed queen throughout her realms and the royal party hastily returned to the United Kingdom.She and the Duke of Edinburgh moved into Buckingham Palace. -
1953-1954
In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour. -
1957
In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States. -
1980
During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony,six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse. -
Golden Jubilee 2002
In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively.