Королева Елизавета – это женщина, известная по обе стороны Атлантики. Будучи главой всего Британского содружества наций, она была и остается живым символом Великобритании, а также былого могущества Империи, над которой никогда не заходит солнце. В настоящее время эта женщина – живой символ Англии. РАННИЕ ГОДЫ КОРОЛЕВЫ ЕЛИЗАВЕТЫ II Будущая правящая королева появилась на свет в Лондоне в семье принца Альберта (более известного под именем король Георг VI) и леди Елизаветы Боуз-Лайон. Ее генеалогия восходит к Виндзорской династии, которая правила Англией в течение многих лет. Однако с самого детства наша сегодняшняя героиня вряд ли могла рассчитывать на то, что однажды взойдет на британский престол. По правилам английского престолонаследия, Елизавета была только лишь третьей в иерархии лиц, претендующих на монаршую корону. В данном перечне она уступала своему отцу – принцу Йоркскому, а также его старшему брату – Эдуарду VIII.
The Biography of Elizabeth IIБиография Елизаветы IIElizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom. She was born on April 21st, 1926. Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary and she is the monarch of sixteen sovereign states, their respective overseas territories and dependencies. She is also the head of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the Defender of the Faith. She holds each title equally well however she is mostly involved with the United Kingdom, which is the place of residence of the Royal Family. Elizabeth was born in London and educated privately at home. She was the oldest daughter of Elizabeth I and Prince Albert, who later obtained the title King George VI. From the very childhood she was very keen on studying. Her most favourite subjects included arts and sport. Her youth was troubled by the Second World War. At the age of 15 Elizabeth had been appointed Colonel-in-Chief. Elizabeth’s only sibling was Princess Margaret, who was four years younger than her. Elizabeth became the monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon upon the death of her father – George VI, on February the 6th, 1952. At the moment she is one of the longest reigning British monarchs. Elizabeth’s husband is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. They married on November 20th, 1947. One year later Elizabeth gave birth to their first child, Prince Charles. Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s other children are Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. The Queen has five official residences in Great Britain, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. The significant moments in Queen’s life have included the births and marriages of her children and grandchildren, the investiture of her oldest son - the Prince of Wales, and the celebration of such milestones as Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees.
