Elizabeth II

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (London, 21 april 1926) is the Queen of the United Kingdom 1952 , Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas,Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize and Saint Kitts and Nevis. She is the fourth monarch of the Windsordynasty.

Elizabeth is married since 20 november 1947 with Philip Mountbatten, a former Greek-Danish Prince who obtained British citizenship in 1947. They are distant relatives.Both of them are they descendants of Queen Victoria (their great-great-grandmother). Philip is a great-grandson of Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Alice, and Elizabeth is a great-granddaughter of Alices brother, King Edward VII.

In 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee as Queen.



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[hide] *1 birth and youth  ==Birth and youth[ Edit] == Elizabeth was third in line for the throne at birth, after her uncle Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, and her father George VI. There was no reason to believe that Elizabeth ever could claim on the throne, because it was expected that Eduard in marriage and children would would be any higher on the follow-up list. Eduard did not obtain a legitimate heir to the throne and also (required) distance of his rights to the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Elizabeths candidacy can be crossed as her parents still had male descendants, though this should not have happened. Elizabeth only has a younger sister Princess Margaret.
 * heir 2
 * Second World War 3
 * 4 preparation for the kingship
 * Queen 5
 * 6 head of the Anglican Church
 * 7 Children
 * Image 8
 * 9 family tree
 * 10 external links
 * 11 Trivia

Elizabeth and her sister were home schooled, and Elizabeth studied history at Eton College's C.H.K. Marten. She was trained in religion by the Archbishop of Canterburyand dedicated member of the Anglican Church where she, as head of State, also titular leader (Supreme Governor) of is. ==Heir To The Throne[ Edit] == When her father became King in 1936 as a result of the abdication of his brother Edward VIII Elizabeth was first in line for succession to the throne. Its official title was Her Royal Highness The Princess Elizabeth. Also In Wales went to vote on her the title of Princess of Wales to be awarded. However, this is not a stand-alone title, but the title that is worn by the wife of the Prince of Wales. In addition, there was (at least theoretical) chance that George would beget a male descendant that State could claim on the title Prince of Wales. ==Second World War[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">During the Second World War Elizabeth and Margaret were evacuated to Windsor Castle. There was considered the children (Margaret Elizabeth was 13 and 10) to Canada, but their mother refused this categorically: "The children could not possibly go without me, I will never leave the King, and the King will never leave his country" ("the children cannot possibly go without me, I will never leave the King, and the King will never leave his country)". At the age of 13 for the first time met Elizabeth Philip Mountbatten, who later would become her husband.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In 1945 Elizabeth wanted a more direct role in the war effort. She joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, a women's Division of the British army. She was trained as a driver and this was the first time they followed classroom instruction. Elizabeth is the first female member of the British Royal family that was active in military service. During the coronation, 1953==Preparation for the kingship<span class="mw-editsection" len="379" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p lang="en" len="446" style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">After the war in 1947, Elizabeth accompanied her parents on a trip to South Africa, this was her first official State visit.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">She performed on 20 november 1947 in marriage with Philip Mountbatten, Prince of Greece and Denmark. Philip had to to do his claim to the Greek throne, and did, before the title of Duke of Edinburgh to acquire distance of his earlier titles. Philips past was not entirely blameless, he was Greek-Orthodox, possessed no substantial financial resources and had a sister who was married with a nazi .

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The newlyweds moved into Clarence House in London. Philip was as an officer of the Royal Navy, however, regularly stationed on Malta.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The health of her father was worse in the early 1950s, and Elizabeth took all in 1951 for him where at public tasks. So she spent that year State visits to Greece, Malta andItaly. In October 1951 she was in Canada and brought them a visit to Harry s. Truman, the president of the United States. In January 1952 left Elizabeth and Philip for a journey through Australia and New Zealand. This trip, however, was interrupted abruptly by the message of the death of her father on 6 February. ==Queen<span class="mw-editsection" len="355" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == A State visit in Germany, 1992The British Royal family<p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">Elizabeths Proclamation or Accession was pronounced on 7 February 1952 during a ceremony at St. James's Palace. Her Coronation took place on 2 June 1953 inWestminster Abbey. The Royal couple moved into Buckingham Palace, even though it is an open secret that Elizabeth rather at Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle in Scotland orSandringham House in Norfolk are staying.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">When Elizabeth was crowned to Queen she was Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand, Australiaand Ceylon . Today, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Pakistan all independent republics. They recognize her as a head of State. They still governs fifteen independent sovereign Thrones in addition to the British Throne, she is the only person in the world who, in addition to her own mother country other States apart represents.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">Between 1953 and 1954 she made with Prince Philip and a six-month trip around the world in the late 1950s she visited the United States and Canada. In 1961 she visited Indiaand Pakistan, then was a guest in all European countries. She is also regularly attended the meetings of the heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">During the reign of Elizabeth is there State, politically and economically, much has changed. She was first head of State of one of the greatest powers in the world, but in the last 50 years is the British Empire transformed into the current Commonwealth of Nations, in which Elizabeth has played an important role in maintaining the good relations.

<p lang="en" len="62" style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">Elizabeth is the oldest English reigning monarch of all time.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The British Queen was decorated all over the world, see The list of titles and honours of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. ==Head of the Anglican Church<span class="mw-editsection" len="376" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">During the reign of Elizabeth is the United Kingdom changed from a Christian in a multi-religious nation. The Queen keeps common occasions for its bishops, that the Anglican Church should be the guardian of the freedom of all religions in the country.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1" len="192" style="line-height:1;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;"> [1]  there are diplomatic relationships with the Vatican, and Pope Benedict XVI is received by Elizabeth in London.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The Queen is an advocate of the religion in the society. "Faith plays a key role in the identity of many millions of people and gives them a sense of belonging."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2" len="192" style="line-height:1;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;"> [2]  she seemed to respond to a ruling by the Law Lords, who had banned prayer at the beginning of municipal meetings. ==Children<span class="mw-editsection" len="355" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == ==Image<span class="mw-editsection" len="352" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In 1992 separated Elizabeths daughter Anne of Mark Philips and announced both Prince Charles and Prince Andrew separated from their wives to live to. In that same year a large part of Windsor Castle destroyed by fire. Elizabeth described the year as an "Annus Horribilis" (Latin for "horrible year"). Her problem, however, remained its image of quixotic ice Queen. When Princess Diana died in 1997 was her reaction to this news even by the most inveterate monarchists kil found. In defense of Elizabeth is sometimes argued that they are not aloof, but is shy and that she has taken the kingship only because they felt called by God. After the death in 2002 of her sister Margaret and her mother was Elizabeth still to be able to count on support from the people. Its Golden Jubilee in July 2002 by popular demand against forecast in a big party.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.399999618530273px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">To the British opinion should still remain a while Queen Elizabeth: heir to the throne Prince Charles is not very popular and Prince William is still too young. In addition, doing not in accordance with the tradition in the United Kingdom abdication; British monarchs reign up to their death, as the father and grandfather of Elizabeth II also did. ==Family Tree<span class="mw-editsection" len="355" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == ==External links<span class="mw-editsection" len="361" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == ==Trivia<span class="mw-editsection" len="354" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] ==
 * video: the coronation of Queen Elisabeth II
 * The Queen had a role in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics of 2012. This "jump" them from a helicopter along with James Bond. Together they appear to the Olympic Stadium in parachuteerden.
 * Elizabeth is the oldest living monarch in the world.
 * The coronation of Elizabeth II of England on 2 June 1953 is the first foreign live broadcast in the history of Dutch television.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3" len="192" style="line-height:1;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;"> [3]