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Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was born April 21, 1926 star Sign: Taurus Place of birth: London,
Queen Elizabeth is a woman, known on both sides of the Atlantic. Being the head of the British Commonwealth of Nations, it was and remains a living symbol of great Britain, and the former power of the Empire over which the sun never set. Now this woman is a living symbol of England. But what is hidden under the mask of stone this lady, it seems, can remain calm and composed in all situations? To answer this que -
THE EARLY YEARS OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The future ruling Queen was born in London to Prince albert (better known under the name king George VI) and lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Its genealogy dates back to the Windsor dynasty, which ruled England for many years. However, since childhood our heroine could hardly expect that one day ascend to the British throne. According to the English rules of succession, Elizabeth was only third in the hierarchy of persons applying for Royal crown. In this list it was inferior to his father, the Prince -
The second world war
The second world war started when Elizabeth was 13 years old. On 13 October 1940 she first spoke on the radio addressing children affected by the scourge of war[10]. In 1943 she made her first solo public appearance — a visit to the guards regiment grenadiers. In 1944 she became one of the five "Council of state" (persons having the right to perform the functions of the king in case of his absence or incapacity). -
THE FURTHER FATE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
After the Second world war, Elizabeth became increasingly appear in public and perform in front of UK citizens. In 1947, the year she delivered his legendary speech in which he promised to be loyal to his homeland and its peoples. About the same period, she began to meet with Philip Mountbatten – English officer, whose family dates back to the Greek and Danish monarchic families. The young people had known each other for a long time, but only eight years later, began to meet often and spend time -
eldest son was born Prince Charles
1948 Elizabeth and Philip's eldest son was born Prince Charles -
The coronation and the beginning of the Board
The ceremony of the coronation of Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953[15]. It was the first coronation of the British monarch, televised, and considered this event was significantly contributed to the rising popularity of television[16].
After that, in 1953-1954, the Queen made a six-month tour of Commonwealth countries, British colonies and other countries of the world. Elizabeth II became the first monarch to visit Australia and New Zealand
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In 1960 the Queen gave birth to a second son, Prince Andrew, in a 1964 is the third son, Prince Edward
In 1960 the Queen gave birth to a second son, Prince Andrew, in a 1964 is the third son, Prince Edward -
In 1976 Elizabeth II officially opened (as the Queen of Canada) XXI Olympic games in Montreal
In 1976 Elizabeth II officially opened (as the Queen of Canada) XXI Olympic games in Montreal -
Modernity
In 2010, for the second time participated in a session of the UN General Assembly. Representing the Queen, UN Secretary-General ban Ki-moon called it "an anchor of our times."
The Queen and Prince Philip at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton (2011)
In 2011, the company held the first ever state visit of a British monarch to an independent Ireland. In the same year was the wedding of Prince William (grandson of Elizabeth II) and Catherine Middleton. -
In 2012 passed the XXX Olympic games in London, unveiled by Elizabeth II, and also approved a new law amending the order of succession, according to which men are heirs to lose the priority over women.
In 2012 passed the XXX Olympic games in London, unveiled by Elizabeth II, and also approved a new law amending the order of succession, according to which men are heirs to lose the priority over women. -
Role in political and public life
During his stay on the throne the Queen had maintained correct relations with all Prime Ministers. However, she always remained faithful to the traditions of the kings of England of modern times is to stay out of political fights. As a constitutional monarch, Elizabeth II should not Express publicly their political sympathies or antipathies. She has always complied with this rule, acting non-public — so her political views remain unknown.
