Early Life and Education

Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. She spent her early years in
London and at the family estates.
Marriage to Prince Philip
1 Meeting Prince Philip
Elizabeth met her distant cousin Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark when she was
just eight years old at a family wedding.

2 Marriage
On November 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married at
Westminster Abbey.
Accession to the Throne
Father's Death Becoming Queen

On February 6, 1952, King George VI passed away, and Elizabeth was in Kenya when she learned of her father's
Princess Elizabeth became the reigning monarch. death and her resulting accession to the throne.
Coronation

1 The Ceremony 2 Tradition and Ritual

On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's coronation Her coronation was the first to be televised,
took place at Westminster Abbey with great pomp capturing the imagination of millions worldwide.
and ceremony.
Role as Head of State
State Visits
She has carried out state visits to
numerous countries, playing a
significant role in foreign
relations.
Commonwealth
As Head of the Commonwealth,
she has established strong ties
with many member nations.
Official Duties
Elizabeth has fulfilled extensive
official duties and engagements,
displaying unwavering
dedication.
Royal Tours and Engagements

Royal Tours Charitable Engagements

She has undertaken numerous royal tours, promoting Her support for charitable causes has been a cornerstone
goodwill and diplomacy. of her role as a monarch.
Family Life and Children

Children Grandchildren
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have four Her family has expanded to include many
children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Legacy and Impact

69 1K+
Years of Reign Public Engagements
Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in She has carried out over 1,000 official engagements each
British history in 2015. year, setting an exemplary standard.