Queen Elizabeth II

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reigning in the UK Queen Elizabeth II (the name on the documents Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor) is a famous historical dynasty of Windsor.Born future ruler of April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London.She is the eldest daughter of the Duke of York George (George VI) and Lady Bowes-Lyon.

This twelfth Queen and Head of the United Kingdom, as formally the head of the 15 states of the Commonwealth of Nations, headed Anglikanskyuyu church is the Supreme Commander of the country.

What is it, Queen Elizabeth 2?Her biography is the subject of interest of millions, because her story is truly unique.This woman is a truly iconic symbol of London, the UK and the whole of the United Kingdom.It is at the British throne for more than sixty years, embodying the sustainable development and stability of the country.During the reign of Elizabeth in the country changed more than a dozen prime ministers, thousands of Deputies House of Lords and Commons.In 2012, the diamond was magnificently otprazdnova anniversary of her reign.

Princess Lilibeth (as it was called in the family circle of the closest people) was educated at home.In 1936, after coming to power of George VI, her declared heir to the throne.With the consent of their parents during the war, he enlisted in the army.At age 18, Queen Elizabeth became a member of the State Council and gradually began to become involved in the affairs of state.

In 1947, Queen Elizabeth became the wife of her son Prince Andrew Greek - Philip, who became after the marriage referred to as the Duke of Edinburgh.Heirs tsarstruyuschey couples - is Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Andrew and Edward.

Elizabeth was formally proclaimed Queen of February 6, 1952, after her father died.The ceremony of the coronation took place in Westminster Abbey in 1953 (June 2), and was first broadcast on television.

Queen enjoyed great respect from the British and love, she is modest in communion, considerate and fair.Royal Court when it has become more democratic and less pompous (though it remains one of the most aristocratic in the world).

Almost all the time is Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace, which is currently closed to visitors.On weekends and during the summer she went to Windsor (his country residence).In summer, several rooms open Buckingham Palace to visit the numerous tourists.

Queen Elizabeth 2 - one of the wealthiest women in Europe.According to the 1990, its fortune was estimated at nearly 7 billion pounds.In general, today in London, her image can be seen at every turn - in the names of streets, theaters, restaurants, pubs, plazas, on souvenir products, outdoor advertising, and so on.

venerable age does not interfere with regal be technically educated: she edits your pages to Facebook, write messages on Twitter, type the text to the photographs published on the website, rewritten on the internet with their grandchildren.