Презентація про Елизавету ІІ

Elizabeth IIAnastasiia Balaban 7-B

Biography. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. Her father ascended the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In 1947 she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. When her father died in February 1952, Elizabeth became head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon.

6 facts about the Queen1. Her favourite dogs are corgis2. She’s the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a licence3. The Queen has two birthdays. Her actual birthday – 21 April – and her official birthday, which is held on a Saturday in June – when the weather’s better!4. The Queen first sent an email in 19765. Queen Elizabeth became a homeowner at just six years old6. She owns an elephant, two giant turtles, a jaguar and a pair of sloths

About servants. The queen has over 1,000 people on her staff. Does she have people who actually dress her?The answer is yes. The outlet noted that “Up to 12 people staff the queen’s wardrobe department for big occasions including three dressmakers, a milliner and four dressers whose job it is to help the queen get dressed as well as keep her clothes in pristine condition.”

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