Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 26th, 1926 in London.

She is the daughter of King George VI, Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, “Queen Mum”.

She is married to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Their wedding took place on November 20^th, 1947.

She ascended the throne on February 6^th, 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI. Her coronation followed at Westminster Abbey on June 2^nd, 1953.

Her Majesty The Queen’s title in the United Kingdom is : “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”.

Elizabeth II doesn’t have a surname because she doesn’t need anyone : she doesn’t have a passport or her driving licence for example, but when it is necessary, she is “Elizabeth Windsor”.

Among her official royal residences are Buckingham Palace ( when she is at home, people can see the Royal Flag : “The Royal Standard” ), Windsor Castle, St James’ Palace, Balmoral Castle, Sandringham House, the Palace of Holyrood House. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace, in the very centre of London. This famous place was built in 1703. There are 600 rooms and three miles of red carpet. About 700 people work in the Palace.

She is powerful but she doesn’t govern the country : her Prime Minister does it. Queen Elizabeth is the head of the State ( she goes on official states visits abroad and receives very important people ) and the Head of the Church of England. She spends a lot of time visiting hospitals, schools, factories.  

Many guards protect her : the Household Cavalry, the Foot Guards and the Yeoman Wardens.

The Queen attends many royal ceremonies :

- the State Opening of Parliament : on the day of the Opening, the Queens travels from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of parliament in the Stage Coach ( a gold carriage ). She wears her crown and ceremonials robes, then she sits on her throne and reads the “Queen’s speech”.

- the Queen’s Telegram : on her or his hundredth birthday an English person gets a telegram from the Queen

- the Christmas Speech to the Commonwealth : she delivers a speech at 3pm broadcast by the television and the radio.

- Trooping the Colour : it is the official ceremony of the Queen’s birthday. On that day, the Horse Guards parade in London.

Elizabeth II is the mother of four children : Charles, Ann, Andrew and Edward. She is the grand-mother of eight grand-children : William, Harry, Peter, Zara, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise and James.

When Prince William decided to marry Catherine Middleton he had to ask his grand-mother for approval. Then she signed an official agreement.

The Queen is very popular: we can see her effigy on banknotes, coins, stamps and merchandising products.

She likes spending time with her corgis (a small, brown breed of dog). She also likes watching horse racing and enjoys photography.

In 2012 the British people celebrated her Majesty Diamond Jubilee.

( 60 years since her accession to the throne )

In 2016 on 21 April Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90^th birthday !

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g.      Elizabeth II is the mother of four children: Charles, Ann, Andrew

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h.      Elizabeth II likes spending time with her _ _ _ _ _ _ ( a small, brown breed of dog).

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j.         The Queen is very popular: we can see her effigy on banknotes, c _ _ _ _  and stamps.

k.      On her/his hundredth birthday an English person gets a  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  from the Queen.