Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor
- Born:
- 21 April 1926, London, United Kingdom
- Died:
- 8 September 2022, Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Monarch
Early Life and Education
- Educated privately at home, focusing on history, law, and languages.
- Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York, unexpectedly became King George VI in 1936.
- Spent significant time during World War II at Windsor Castle.
- Served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II.
Career and Major Achievements
- Ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI.
- Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms from 1952 until her death in 2022.
- Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
- Head of the Commonwealth.
- Presided over a period of significant social and political change, including the decolonization of the British Empire.
- Undertook numerous state visits throughout her reign, fostering international relations.
- Celebrated her Silver, Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilees.
- The coronation of elizabeth 2 of england biography marks a significant moment in British history.
Legacy and Impact
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch and the second-longest-reigning monarch of a sovereign country in history. Her reign was characterized by a strong sense of duty and service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.