1. Elizabeth II - Queen of Great Britain from 1952 to the present.

2. Elizabeth was born in London, April 21, 1926 in the family of Prince Albert and his wife. The future queen was educated at home, mostly from humanitarian inclination. Elizabeth was born in London, April 21, 1926 in the family of Prince Albert and his wife. The future queen was educated at home, mostly from humanitarian inclination.

3. At thirteen, she met Philip Mountbatten and fell in love with him. November 20, 1947 she married a Duke of Edinburgh Philip. Many who opposed the marriage because Prince Philip was Orthodox and had no money. At thirteen, she met Philip Mountbatten and fell in love with him. November 20, 1947 she married a Duke of Edinburgh Philip. Many who opposed the marriage because Prince Philip was Orthodox and had no money. November 14, 1948 she gave birth to her first child - Prince Charles. August 15, 1950 they had a second child - Princess Anne. November 14, 1948 she gave birth to her first child - Prince Charles. August 15, 1950 they had a second child - Princess Anne.

6. King George VI died on February 6, 1952. Elizabeth, who was with her husband on holiday in Kenya, was proclaimed queen. According to the British tradition of constitutional monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II performs mostly representative functions, almost without affecting the running of the country. However, during his reign, she has had the authority of the British monarchy. Queen maintain correct relations with all prime ministers. King George VI died on February 6, 1952. Elizabeth, who was with her husband on holiday in Kenya, was proclaimed queen. According to the British tradition of constitutional monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II performs mostly representative functions, almost without affecting the running of the country. However, during his reign, she has had the authority of the British monarchy. Queen maintain correct relations with all prime ministers.

8. With the accession to the throne in 1952, Elizabeth became Queen of seven countries: the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon.

9. The most significant events of the reign of Elizabeth II are: 1953-1954 - a six-month tour of the States of the Commonwealth, the British colonies and other countries of the world. Queen Elizabeth II became first monarch visit Australia and New Zealand. 1953-1954 - a six-month tour of the States of the Commonwealth, the British colonies and other countries of the world. Queen Elizabeth II became first monarch visit Australia and New Zealand. 1976 - XXI Olympic Games in Monreale, inaugurated Elizabeth II (as Queen of Canada). 1976 - XXI Olympic Games in Monreale, inaugurated Elizabeth II (as Queen of Canada). 1981 - an unsuccessful attempt on the Queen Elizabeth II during a military parade in honor of "official birthday" queen. 1981 - an unsuccessful attempt on the Queen Elizabeth II during a military parade in honor of "official birthday" queen. 2011 - the first ever state visit a British monarch to an independent Ireland. 2011 - the first ever state visit a British monarch to an independent Ireland. 2012 - adopted a new law amending the order of succession - male successors lose priority over women. 2012 - adopted a new law amending the order of succession - male successors lose priority over women.

12. Queen Elizabeth II is the most active travel monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II is the most active travel monarch in British history. Elizabeth II never gives interviews. Her personal experiences and beliefs remain largely unknown. It is believed that she is deeply committed to its monarchical duties, as well as head of the Church of England debt. Elizabeth II never gives interviews. Her personal experiences and beliefs remain largely unknown. It is believed that she is deeply committed to its monarchical duties, as well as head of the Church of England debt. The Queen is the head of more than 600 charitable organizations. The Queen is the head of more than 600 charitable organizations. To her hobbies include horseback riding and breeding dogs. To her hobbies include horseback riding and breeding dogs.

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