Now reigning in the UK, Queen Elizabeth II (name according to the documents of Elizabeth Alexander Maria Windsor) represents the famous historical dynasty of the Windsor. The future ruler was born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London. She is the eldest daughter of the Duke of York, George (George VI) and Lady Bowes Lyon.
This is the twelfth queen and the head of the United Kingdom, is also officially the head of the 15 states of the Commonwealth of Nations, heads the Church of England, is the Supreme Commander of the country.
What is Queen Elizabeth 2? Her biography is a matter of interest to millions, as her story is truly unique. This woman is a truly iconic symbol of London, the UK and the entire United Kingdom. She has been on the British throne for over sixty years, personifying the sustainable development and stability of her country. During the reign of Elizabeth in the country was replaced by more than a dozen prime ministers, thousands of deputies of the House of Lords and Communities. In 2012, the diamond anniversary of her reign was magnificently celebrated.
Princess Lilibet (as she was called in the family circle by the closest people) was educated at home. In 1936, after George VI came to power , she was declared heir to the throne.
With the consent of her parents during the war she entered the military service. At 18, Queen Elizabeth became a member of the State Council and gradually began to join the affairs of state.
In 1947, Queen Elizabeth became the wife of the son of the Greek prince Andrew - Philip, who after the wedding became known as the Duke of Edinburgh. The heirs of the reigning couple are Princess Anne, Princes Charles, Andrew and Edward.
Elizabeth was officially proclaimed queen on February 6, 1952, after her father passed away. The coronation ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey in 1953 (June 2) and was first broadcast on television.
The Queen enjoys great respect and love among the British, she is modest in communication, attentive to others and fair. The royal court with her became more democratic and less pompous (although it remains one of the most aristocratic in the world).
Almost all of her time, Queen Elizabeth is in Buckingham Palace, which at this time is closed to visitors. For the weekend and in the summer, she leaves for Windsor (her suburban residence). In the summer, several halls of
Buckingham Palace open to visitors to many tourists.
Queen Elizabeth 2 is one of the wealthiest women in Europe. According to 1990, her fortune was estimated at almost 7 billion pounds. In general, today in London her image can be seen literally at every step - in the names of streets, theaters, restaurants, pubs, squares, on souvenir products, in street advertising and so on.
The venerable age does not prevent the reigning person from being technically enlightened: she herself edits her pages on Facebook, writes messages on Twitter, types texts for photos published on websites, and writes over the Internet with her grandchildren.