Her father became King George VI. Remember the move The Kings Speech?
The king died suddenly on February 6, 1952, making Elizabeth, Queen. Her coronation was June 2, 1953.
I researched a bit about her. Here are a few fun facts about the reigning monarch.
She has worked with 12 prime ministers. Those include Winston Churchill and David Cameron. Also, remember Margaret Thatcher? What a team of girl power!
She did an epic appearance during the olympics with James Bond actor, Daniel Craig.
The most traveled monarch. Airplanes may have something to do with that!
4 children-Anne, Charles, Andrew, and Edward.
Princes Charles is the first child in history to witness his mother's Coronation.
Just think of all the American presidents she has met in her lifetime! Eisenhower, Kennedy, Reagan, Obama--WOW!
The 80s were a busy decade. Prince Charles married Princess Diana, Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson. The Queen celebrated her 60th birthday, the Berlin Wall fell. A true decade of hope. Also, an intruder broke into her bedroom at Buckingham Palace. I'm thinking Keep Calm and Carry On here!!!
The 90s had a few catastrophes. In 1992, a fire destroyed parts of Windsor Castle. Prince Andrew and Sarah's marriage fell apart, as did Prince Charles and Princess Diana's.
Of course, the worst was the death of the Princess.
In 2002, the Queen lost both her sister and the Queen mum just weeks apart.
In 2011, a spectacular wedding happened. --Prince William and Catherine were married!
The Olympics were held in the UK, and an heir was born!
Soon the Queen will be 90. I'd say she has lived quite the spectacular life thus far.
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