Queen Elizabeth II

Reign of George V

Period: May 6, 1910 to Jan 20, 1936

George VI married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Apr 26, 1923

Birth of Elizabeth

Apr 21, 1926

Birth of Margaret Rose

Aug 21, 1930

Margaret Rose was the sister of Elizabeth.

Reign of Edward VIII

Period: Jan 20, 1936 to Dec 11, 1936

Reign of George VI

Period: Dec 11, 1936 to Feb 6, 1952

The beginning of World War II

Sep 3, 1939

Elizabeth joined the women's branch of the Army

Mar 14, 1945

Marriage with Prince Philip of Greece

Nov 20, 1947

Prince Philip is the oldest-ever male member of the British royal family.

Birth of Charles

Nov 14, 1948

Charles, Prince of Wales is the eldest son of Elizabeth, he is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history.

Birth of Anne

Aug 15, 1950

Anne, Princess Royal is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth.

Death of King George VI

Feb 6, 1952

Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Period: Feb 7, 1952 to Mar 14, 2016

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Jun 2, 1953