Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. During the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V. Her father, the Duke of York (later King George VI), was the second son of the King. Her mother, the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth I), was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon.
The Queen was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, where she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
Queen Elizabeth II has been the Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other sovereign countries until her death. She reigns for 70 years and seven months, beginning on 6 February 1952. She has been the longest of any British monarch in history.
How many grandchildren does Queen Elizabeth II have?
The Queen had eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Windsor, and James Mountbatten-Windsor Viscount Severn.
Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September after 70 years and 7 months on the throne. The queen was the patron of more than 600 organizations and charities,
She will be buried with Prince Philip who was temporarily laid to rest in the Royal Vault at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021. His coffin will be moved to King George VI’s memorial chapel to join his wife.
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