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Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She celebrated 70 years on the throne in June 2022 with her Platinum Jubilee.
Who Was Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II became queen on February 6, 1952, and was crowned on June 2, 1953. She was the mother of Prince Charles, heir to the throne, as well as the grandmother of Princes William and Harry. As the longest-serving monarch in British history, she tried to make her reign more modern and sensitive to a changing public while maintaining traditions associated with the crown.
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Bio | |
| Full name | Elizabeth Alexandra Mary |
| Profession | Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand and Head of the Commonwealth |
| Monarchical Journey | • King George VI, Father of Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936, at that time Elizabeth was the heir presumptive. • During the World War II Elizabeth began to undertake public duties, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. • She married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark in 1947. • During 1951, George VI's health deteriorated and Elizabeth stood in for him at public events. • In October 1951, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried a draft accession declaring the death of George VI when she was touring Canada and USA. • In February 1952, Elizabeth was declared the Queen of the Commonwealth. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 152 cm in meters- 1.52 m in Feet Inches-5’ 0” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 55 kg in Pounds- 121 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | White |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 21 April 1926 (Wednesday) |
| Birthplace | 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London, UK |
| Date of Death | 8 September 2022 |
| Place of Death | Balmoral (her Scottish estate), Scotland |
| Age (at the time of death) | 96 Years |
| Death Cause | She died peacefully. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | London, England |
| School | She was educated privately at home |
| Debut | 1952 |
| Family | Father- George VI Mother- Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon  Brother- N/A Sister- Princess Margaret  |
| Religion | Church of England and Church of Scotland |
| Address | Buckingham Palace |
| Hobbies | Photography, Horse Riding |
| Favourites | |
| Cocktail | Gin and Dubonnet |
| Drama TV Show | Downtown Abbey |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Widow |
| Spouse | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (m. 1947); died on 9 April 2021 |
| Children | Sons- Charles (Prince of Wales), Prince Andrew (Duke of York)  Prince Edward (Earl of Wessex)  Daughter- Anne (Princess Royal)  |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth | $450 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
- Did Elizabeth II drink alcohol?: Yes
- Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning Monarch in the world. She died peacefully on 8 September 2022 at her Scottish estate, Balmoral.
- She was fluent in French and often used the language for audiences and state visits. She never required an interpreter.
- During World War II, Elizabeth and her sister Margaret moved to Windsor Castle for their safety.
- She was educated in constitutional history and law, preparing herself for her future role as queen.
- Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip met at a wedding in 1934.
- Elizabeth and Prince Philip got married to each other at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947.
- Prince Philip was born in Greece, but his family was exiled from the country when he was an infant.
- She became Queen in 1952 when George VI died.
- Her coronation in 1953 was the first to be televised in England.
- During her reign, the Queen received over 3.5 million items of correspondence.
- Since 1952, she had been conferred over 404,500 honors and awards.
- Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s 40th monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned.
- Around 1.5 million people attended garden parties at Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland since Elizabeth became Queen.
- Elizabeth II was the patron of more than 600 charities and organizations.
- She was an animal lover. During her reign, she owned more than 30 corgis and introduced a new breed- the dorgi. Elizabeth had two corgis, Holly and Willow, and two dorgi candy and Vulcan.
Elizabeth with Corgis and Dorgis
- For her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the queen received over 120,000 cards, letters, and gifts.
- Elizabeth did not need a passport to travel internationally.
- Imperial State Crown, which was bestowed on Elizabeth II in 1953, weighed 1.06 kg (2.3 lb) and contained 2,901 precious stones, including Cullinan II – the second-largest clear-cut diamond in the world.
Imperial State Crown
- She was known for her love for horses, and on her 96th birthday, the Royal Windsor Horse Show released an image of Queen Elizabeth II holding the reins of two white ponies.
British Queen Elizabeth II holds her Fell ponies, Bybeck Nightingale (right) and Bybeck Katie on the occasion of her 96th birthday
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