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Birth
Elizabeth was born in London. Her parets were the Duke and Duchess of York and her grandfather was king George V. Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the throne. -
Heir presumptive
Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Eduard Vlll. Elizabeth became the heir presumptive. -
Second World War
Britain entered the Second World War. -
Women`s Auxiliary Territorial Service
Elisabeth joined the women`s Auxiliary Territorial service as an honorary second subaltern. -
Wedding
Elizabeth married Philip, Prince of Greece and Denmark, at Westminister Abbey. -
First child
Elizabeth gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles. -
Golden Jubilee
Despite her sister and mother death, there were street parties and commemorative events. -
Diamond Jubilee
Celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. -
Long Reign
Elizabeth became the longest-reigning British monarch. She does not intend to abdicate
