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Early Life and Education
Birth
April 21, 1926
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born at 2:40 a.m. at the London home of her maternal grandparents, Claude and Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore.
Baptism
May 29, 1926
Elizabeth was baptized in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace.
Father's Accession
1936
Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York, acceded to the throne as King George VI following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth the heir presumptive.
Public Duties
During World War II
Elizabeth began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Love for Dogs
Throughout her life
Elizabeth was known for her affection for dogs, particularly corgis, which she bred and kept as pets throughout her life.
Horse Breeding and Racing
Throughout her life
The queen had a long-standing interest in horse breeding and racing, owning several successful racehorses.
Photography
Throughout her life
Elizabeth was an avid photographer and enjoyed capturing moments from her travels and personal life.
Marriage and Family
Marriage
November 20, 1947
Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, at Westminster Abbey. Their marriage lasted 73 years until his death in 2021.
Children
1948-1964
Elizabeth and Philip had four children: Charles (born 1948), Anne (born 1950), Andrew (born 1960), and Edward (born 1964).
Death of Prince Philip
April 9, 2021
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away at the age of 99, marking the end of their 73-year marriage.
Selected days from chronicle
19 March, 2020
Elizabeth moved to Windsor Castle and sequestered there as a precaution due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 May, 1926
Elizabeth was baptised in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace by the Anglican Archbishop of York, Cosmo Gordon Lang. She was named Elizabeth after her mother; Alexandra after her paternal great-grandmother; and Mary after her paternal grandmother.
20 November, 2017
Elizabeth celebrated her platinum wedding anniversary, the first British monarch to do so.
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