Queen Elizabeth

  

By Bella 

Queen Elizabeth’s name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary born on April 21,1926, at 2:40 am. Queen Elizabeth had a younger sister named Margret, who was born in 1930. They got along. Queen Elizabeth and her sister did not go to school but were taught at home by the child caretaker. 

Queen Elizabeth’s favorite dogs were corgis. Her favorite color is blue She liked being outside, riding her horse, and Scottish country dancing. Her favorite food was simple cooked meat with vegetables. Queen Elizabeth liked strawberries, peaches, and chocolate for dessert. 

Elizabeth got married at Westminster Abbey on November 20 at 11:30 am. Elizabeth married Philip, a British Naval Officer on November 20, 1947. The queen and prince Philip had four kids; Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward.  

She was crowned queen June 2, 1953, when she was 25. The queen traveled widely during her reign. She was the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a license. She was the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain. Elizabeth II served in the British military in World War 2 as a mechanic and saw many wars. As the queen, she served in including Falkland's War, War on Terror, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Queen Elizabeth was also the ruler over Canada and the Commonwealth. After a general election, the queen appoints the prime minister. 

  Queen Elizabeth died at 3:10 pm September 8, 2022, due to bone cancer. She was survived by her four children, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Queen Elizabeth is succeeded by her son Charles. Charles will be crowned King of England on May 6, 2023.  

 

 

Sources 

https://www.royal.uk/the-queens-early-life-and-education#:~:text=Family%20life,White%20Lodge%20in%20Richmond%20Park.&text=%F0%9F%8E%82%20Happy%20Birthday%20Your%20Majesty,was%202%2Dyears%2Dold.