The Queen Elizabeth II Белега Наталья, 7 класс, под руководством Томкевич Елены Игоревны, МБОУ СОШ № 16 г. Киров

Biography Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in London's Mayfair residence of Earl stratmore on Bruton street In 1930 was born sister Elizabeth Princess Margaret Elizabeth received a good education at home, mainly humanities. As a child, was very inquisitive, contemporaries noted her intelligence, good manners and royal dignity. From a young age Elizabeth was interested in horses and horse riding. This fascination it holds for many decades.

The Second World War began when Elizabeth was 13 years old. October 13, 1940 she performed for the first time on the radio - with appeal to children who have suffered from the scourge of war. In 1943 it held its first solo public appearance - a visit to the Guards regiment of grenadiers. In February 1945 Elizabeth entered into an "auxiliary territorial service" - women's self-defense units - and was trained as a driver ambulance. Received the rank of lieutenant. In 1947, Elizabeth was accompanied by their parents on a trip to South Africa and on the day of his 21st birthday speech on the radio with a solemn promise to devote his life to the service of the British Empire.

King George VI died on 6 February Elizabeth, who was with her husband on holiday in Kenya, was proclaimed queen. The ceremony of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey on June 2, It was the first coronation of the British monarch, broadcast on television, and is believed to be an event much the surging popularity of television broadcasting. According to the British tradition of constitutional monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II has a mostly representative functions, virtually no influence on the running of the country. However, during his reign, it has successfully supported the authority of the British monarchy. Queen maintained correct relations with all the prime ministers.

At his accession to the throne in 1952 Elizabeth became queen of seven countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon. During her reign, some of these countries have become republics. At the same time as a result of the process of decolonization many British colonies gained independence. In some of them the Queen of England retained its status as the head of state, in other - no.