Elizabeth II is the oldest monarch in the history of Great Britain. Today, she is considered the head of the United Kingdom, performing many functions - from strengthening international relations to patronizing all kinds of charitable societies. Due to the unique personality of the Queen, the British Royal House has retained its influence and is popular among ordinary English and many tourists.
Queen's Age: Biography
The future queen was born in April 1926 and became the eldest daughter of Prince Albert and his wife Elizabeth (nee Bowse Lyon). The girl received the name Elizabeth Alexandra Maria - in honor of her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. After 4 years, the family was replenished with the youngest daughter Margaret Rose.
Elizabeth received a home education, in-depth study of law, French, and the history of religion. The young princess devoted much time to her main hobby - horse riding.
At birth, Elizabeth was the third pretender to the throne, but after the death of grandfather George V and the abdication of the throne of her uncle Edward VII, her father became king, and a very young girl received the title of crown princess.
During the war, the royal family did not leave London, the princess was trained and became an ambulance driver. Her service lasted 5 months. After the war, it was the turn to strengthen relations in the countries of the Commonwealth. Together with her parents, the princess goes on long tours. After the death of her father, she becomes the official head of the British Royal House, but the coronation ceremony was held only in 1953, a few months later.
The 20th century was marked by the collapse of many monarchies, but the British kingdom stood firm. This is a considerable merit of Elizabeth II. She managed to find a balance between decorative representative functions and real support for the state system. The Queen's duties include strengthening foreign relations, frequent international tours, weekly meetings with the Prime Minister to discuss the situation in the country.
