QUEEN ELIZABETH II

By Ainhoa7

  • Birth

    Birth
    She was born 21 April 1926 in London, United Kingdom. During the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Elizabeth met her future husband, Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, in 1934. She was 21 when their engagement was officially announced on 9 July 1947.
    Elizabeth and Philip got married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey.

  • Family

    Family
    Her first son, Prince Charles, was born on 14 November 1948.
    A second child, Princess Anne, was born in 1950. Her third child Prince Andrew, was born in 1960 and the last one, Prince Eduard in 1964.

  • Coronation

    Coronation
    In early 1952, Elizabeth and Philip went to Australia and New Zealand by way of Kenya. On 6 February 1952, they had just returned to their Kenyan home, when word arrived of the death of the King and consequently Elizabeth became Queen. The ceremony of the coronation was in Westmister Abbey on 2 June 1953.

  • Wedding of Charles

    Wedding of Charles
    The weddings of her descendants have always been very commented. Her first son, Charles, got married Diana on 29 July 1981. They had two sons and some years later they got divorced. This divorce became one of the most famous and filled up a lot of newspapers and magazines.

  • Annus Horribilis

    Annus Horribilis
    Queen Elizabeth II in a speech in 1992, marking the 40th anniversary of her accession, described that year as an annus horribilis. • On 19 March, it was announced that her third son Prince Andrew, Duke of York would separate from his wife Sarah, Duchess of York. • On 23 April, her daughter Anne, Princess Royal divorced Captain Mark Phillips.

  • Golden Jubilee

    Golden Jubilee
    In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure

  • Diamon Jubilee

    Diamon Jubilee
    Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marked 60 years on the throne, and there were different celebrations all over her realms.

  • Finances

    Finances
    Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years.In 2015 her private wealth was estimated at £340 million, making her one of the most richest person in the UK