Currently reigning in the UK, Queen Elizabeth II (documented name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor) represents the famous historical Windsor dynasty. The future ruler was born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London. She is the eldest daughter of the Duke of York George (George VI) and Lady Bowes-Lyon.
This is the twelfth queen and the head of the United Kingdom, also officially the head of the 15 states of the Commonwe alth of Nations, heads the Anglican Church, is the Supreme Commander of the country.
What is she, Queen Elizabeth 2? Her biography is the subject of interest of millions, since her story is truly unique. This woman is a truly iconic symbol of London, Great Britain and the entire United Kingdom. She has been on the British throne for more than sixty years, representing the sustainable development and stability of her country. During the reign of Elizabeth, more than a dozen prime ministers, thousands of deputies of the Houses of Lords and Commons were replaced in the country. In 2012, it was magnificently celebratedthe diamond anniversary of her reign.
Princess Lilibet (as she was called in the family circle by the closest people) was educated at home. In 1936, after George VI came to power, she was declared heir to the throne.
With the consent of her parents during the war, she entered the military service. At the age of 18, Queen Elizabeth became a member of the State Council and gradually began to join the affairs of state.
In 1947, Queen Elizabeth became the wife of the son of the Greek Prince Andrew - Philip, who after the wedding became known as the Duke of Edinburgh. The royal couple's heirs are Princess Anne, Princes Charles, Andrew and Edward.
Elizabeth was officially proclaimed queen on February 6, 1952, after her father died. The coronation ceremony took place in Westminster Abbey in 1953 (June 2) and was first televised.
The Queen enjoys great respect and love among the British, she is modest in communication, attentive to others and fair. The royal court under her became more democratic and less pompous (although it remains one of the most aristocratic in the world).
Queen Elizabeth spends most of her time at Buckingham Palace, which is closed to visitors at this time. On weekends and in the summer, she leaves for Windsor (her country residence). In the summer, several halls of Buckingham Palace are open to the public for numerous tourists.
Queen Elizabeth 2 is one of the mostwe althy women in Europe. According to 1990 data, her fortune was estimated at almost 7 billion pounds. In general, today in London, her image can be seen literally at every step - in the names of streets, theaters, restaurants, pubs, squares, on souvenirs, in street advertising and so on.
Venerable age does not prevent the reigning lady from being technically enlightened: she edits her Facebook pages, writes messages on Twitter, typeset texts for photographs published on websites, and chats with her grandchildren over the Internet.
