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Born of Elizabeth II
She was born on 21 April 1926. At that time, she was not destined to be Queen. But when her Uncle Edward abdicated, her father became King. This put her in direct line to the throne. -
Elizabeth childhood
In 1935 Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret live in London. -
First official outing
This is Elizabeth II first official outing with his grandfater. -
The death of George V
Since the death of George V, Edward has been king, but he abdicated, so the father of Elizabeth II become the new king. -
The coronation
On 12 May 1937, Elizabeth and Margaret's father is crowned King of the United Kingdom. -
The visit
In June 1939, Elizabeth visits the Royal Naval College. -
The war
In September 1939, Britain and France declare the war on Germany. -
First public speech
On 13 October 1940, Princess Elizabeth made her first public speech, a radio address to all the children listening to this radio broadcast. -
The christmas of 1943
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as they appeared in 'Aladdin', the Christmas pantomime performed at Windsor Castle in December 1943. -
Repairing army vehicles.
In 1945, Elizabeth joins the army. She is a mechanic. -
End of the war
The war in Europe is over. -
The wedding
In 1947 Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. -
The first child
In 1948, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had their first child, was born in Buckingham Palace. -
Rest in kenya
It was February 1952 and Princess Elizabeth was enjoying a short break in Kenya with Prince Philip, her husband of five years. -
The death of George VI
Elizabeth father died. -
Elizabeth coronation
The coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London. Elizabeth II acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952. -
Elizabeth children
Between 1948 and 1964 Elizabeth and Philip have four children: Andrew, Edward, Charles and Anne -
Nowadays
Today, Queen Elizabeth is 94 years old. She has been Queen for 68 years. She holds the record for the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Britain.