Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, born on April 21, 1926, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, at the age of 25, following the death of her father, King George VI.
As the daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother), she was born into the Royal Family.
Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth II was supported by her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whom she married on November 20, 1947. The couple had four children: King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. Her family expanded over the years with the addition of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Prince William, Prince Harry, and their respective families.
One of the memorable moments involving Queen Elizabeth II was her interaction with Paddington Bear during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. In a light-hearted skit, the Queen was seen alongside the beloved fictional character.
Queen Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96 years old on September 8, 2022. Her cause of death was old age.
Around 28 million viewers watched Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, which was held on Monday, September 19, 2022.
