Елизавета II является королевой Соединенного Королевства. Она родилась 21 апреля 1926 года. Ее полное имя Елизавета Александра Мэри, и она является монархом шестнадцати суверенных государств, их заморских и зависимых территорий. Она также является главой 54 членов Содружества наций, верховным правителем Церкви Англии, и защитником веры. Она одинаково хорошо носит каждое из этих званий, однако, в основном она связана с Соединенным Королевством, которое является местом жительства королевской семьи. Элизабет родилась в Лондоне и получила образование в частном порядке в домашних условиях. Она была старшей дочерью Елизаветы I и принца Альберта, который впоследствии получил титул короля Георга VI. С самого детства она очень интересовалась учебой. Ее самыми любимыми предметами были искусство и спорт. Ее молодость была омрачена Второй мировой войной. В возрасте 15 лет Елизавета уже была назначена главным полковником. Единственной родной сестрой Елизаветы была принцесса Маргарет, которая была на четыре года моложе ее. Елизавета стала монархом Соединенного Королевства, Канады, Австралии, Новой Зеландии, Южной Африки, Пакистана и Цейлона после смерти ее отца - Георга VI, 6-го Февраля, 1952 года. На данный момент она является одним из самых долго правящих британских монархов. Мужем Елизаветы является принц Филипп, герцог Эдинбургский. Они поженились 20 ноября 1947 года. Через год Элизабет родила их первенца, принца Чарльза. У Елизаветы и принца Филиппа есть и другие дети: принцесса Анна, принц Эндрю и принц Эдварда. Королева имеет пять официальных резиденций в Великобритании, в их числе Букингемский дворец и Виндзорский замок. Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom. She was born on April 21st, 1926. Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary and she is the monarch of sixteen sovereign states, their respective overseas territories and dependencies. She is also the head of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the Defender of the Faith. She holds each title equally well however she is mostly involved with the United Kingdom, which is the place of residence of the Royal Family. Elizabeth was born in London and educated privately at home. She was the oldest daughter of Elizabeth I and Prince Albert, who later obtained the title King George VI. From the very childhood she was very keen on studying. Her most favourite subjects included arts and sport. Her youth was troubled by the Second World War. At the age of 15 Elizabeth had been appointed Colonel-in-Chief. Elizabeth’s only sibling was Princess Margaret, who was four years younger than her. Elizabeth became the monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon upon the death of her father – George VI, on February the 6th, 1952. At the moment she is one of the longest reigning British monarchs. Elizabeth’s husband is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. They married on November 20th, 1947. One year later Elizabeth gave birth to their first child, Prince Charles. Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s other children are Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. The Queen has five official residences in Great Britain, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom. She was born on April 21st, 1926. Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary and she is the monarch of sixteen sovereign states, their respective overseas territories and dependencies. She is also the head of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the Defender of the Faith. She holds each title equally well however she is mostly involved with the United Kingdom, which is the place of residence of the Royal Family. Elizabeth was born in London and educated privately at home. She was the oldest daughter of Elizabeth I and Prince Albert, who later obtained the title King George VI. From the very childhood she was very keen on studying. Her most favourite subjects included arts and sport. Her youth was troubled by the Second World War. At the age of 15 Elizabeth had been appointed Colonel-in-Chief. Elizabeth’s only sibling was Princess Margaret, who was four years younger than her. Elizabeth became the monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon upon the death of her father – George VI, on February the 6th, 1952. At the moment she is one of the longest reigning British monarchs. Elizabeth’s husband is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. They married on November 20th, 1947. One year later Elizabeth gave birth to their first child, Prince Charles. Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s other children are Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. The Queen has five official residences in Great Britain, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.