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Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and ascended to the British throne in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. Over the course of her 70-year reign, she dedicated herself to her royal duties and represented the UK and Commonwealth on the world stage through numerous visits and engagements. She also served as patron to over 600 charities. Queen Elizabeth II modernized the monarchy while providing stability through periods of change, leaving a lasting legacy as the longest-reigning British monarch in history.

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Elizabeth Queen

Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and ascended to the British throne in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. Over the course of her 70-year reign, she dedicated herself to her royal duties and represented the UK and Commonwealth on the world stage through numerous visits and engagements. She also served as patron to over 600 charities. Queen Elizabeth II modernized the monarchy while providing stability through periods of change, leaving a lasting legacy as the longest-reigning British monarch in history.

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Queen Elizabeth

II
By: Antonia, Camila and Joel 8-01
Get to know her
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor better
known as Queen Elizabeth II, born on April
21 of 1926, she was born into the royal
family as the first child of the Duke and
Duchess of York,
. She grew up during a time of great political
and social change, witnessing the impact of
World War II and the subsequent rebuilding
of Britain; she ascended to the throne on
February 6, 1952, following the death of her
father, King George VI. Her reign was
marked by resilience, grace, and an
unwavering commitment to her duties as the
Ascension to the Throne:
After the death of her grandfather, her
uncle Edward the Prince of Wales
would assume the succession to the
throne, instead the British ministry
recommended her to abdicate and her
father, King George VI became the
king, making Elizabeth the legal heir
to the throne, After the death of her
father, Princess Elizabeth became
Queen at the age of 25 being named
queen on February 6, 1952. The
coronation would come a year later, on
June 2, 1953 at Westminster Abbey,
marking the beginning of her historic
reign, one of the longest in history.
beginnings
and
trajectory
as queen
Duties and
In theResponsibilities:
course of her duties, Queen Elizabeth II
served as President or Royal Patron of more
than 600 charities, covering areas such as arts
and culture, the health sector, science and
technology funding, and multiple causes
supporting environmental and wildlife
conservation.

Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth II


diligently fulfilled her duties as Head of State,
representing the United Kingdom and the
Commonwealth on the world stage. She made
numerous state visits, engagements and
ceremonies, symbolizing continuity and
Family live:
Queen Elizabeth II
married Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh, in
1947, their weding had
more than 2000 asistants
and together they raised
four children: Prince
Charles, Princess Anne,
Prince Andrew, and
Prince Edward. Her
family was a central
Legacy:
Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned
from 1952 to her passing in
2022, left an enduring legacy. As
the longest-reigning British
monarch, she modernized the
monarchy, adapting it to
contemporary times. Her reign
provided stability, and she
played a key role in the
Commonwealth. Queen
Elizabeth II navigated crises,
embraced philanthropy, and left
a lasting impact on British
Thank
you

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