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Queen Elizabeth II Biography, Age, Death, Family, Facts, Coronation, Monarchical Journey & More

Updated On : September 9, 2022

Short Biography

Elizabeth II was born on 21-04-1926 in Mayfair, London, the United Kingdom as Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York. She was the Queen of the United Kingdom, Philanthropist, daughter of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and wife of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Other Name: Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, Queen Elizabeth II
Other Professions: Philanthropist

Elizabeth II Complete Bio & Career

Elizabeth II was initially schooled at home. When the second war erupted she was evicted to Balmoral and subsequently to Windsor Castle. When the fag end of the war came in 1945, she enrolled at the Women’s Royal Auxiliary Territorial Service. Soon after the war ended, she started public service and made her first trip for a cause to South Africa in the year 1947.
 
After her father George VI died in 1952 she was enthroned Queen to predominant zeal and warmth. Her crowning set TV records all across the globe and it appeared to assist the new dawn for the British Commonwealth and Monarchy.
 
From the 1970s and 1985, she was highly active and her schedule always remained jam-packed. She visited several countries such as France in 1972, she also addressed the Commonwealth Nations Conference in Ottawa, Canada in the year 1973, and was also present at the grand celebrations of the two-hundredth anniversary of the American independence from British rule. She also attended the Montreal Summer Olympic Games in 1976. As a part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations of being crowned Queen, she traveled almost fifty-six thousand miles.
 
The Queen’s main focus was to unite all the Commonwealth Nations. For the steps, she took she mostly received worldwide acclaim and several good comments as she emphasized unifying the Commonwealth Nations in their meetings. She delivered a speech in the United States in 2010, wherein she spoke about the importance of all the countries working together on the path of development.

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on 08-09-2022 in Balmoral Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom.

DEATHDAY 8 September,2022 (Sunday)
DEATH PLACE Scotland
DEATH COUNTRY United Kingdom

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Elizabeth II Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father George VI (King of UK)
Mother Elizabeth The Queen Mother (Queen of UK)
Sister Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Brother None
Husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Marriage Date: 20-11-1947)
Daughter Anne, Princess Royal
Sons Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward

She was born to George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She had a sister named Princess Margaret, who died on 09-02-2002. She married Prince Philip of Denmark and Greece in a ceremony at Westminster on 20-11-1947. They both had known each other for a while. Her husband Prince Philip died on 09-04-2021. Together they had four children Anne, Charles, Edward, and Andrew.

Life's Important Dates Of Elizabeth II

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Blue
Hair Colour White

Personal Info

Home Town Mayfair, Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Nationality British
Religion Christianity
Address Buckingham Palace, London
House of Windsor, Canada
School Home Schooling by Marion Crawford
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Photography, Horse Racing
Marital Status Widow
Net Worth $600 Million
Official Website https://www.royal.uk

Favourites

Favorite Color Blue
Favorite Sport Horse Racing
Favorite Place London
Favorite Dress Gown
Favorite Food Grilled Fish

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Elizabeth II

  • She was born in Mayfair, London to her father King George VI & her mother Queen Elizabeth as Princess Elizabeth of York.
  • Her full name was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.
  • She likes horse riding and photography.
  • She loves pets very much.
  • Diana, Princess of Wales was her daughter-in-law.

Elizabeth II Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Elizabeth II was 96 years 4 months & 17 days old age.