Queen Elizabeth, who is widely known as Queen Elizabeth II is a very renowned Queen of the United Kingdom as well as 14 other Commonwealth realms she was born on April 21, 1926, in Mayfair, London, in the United Kingdom. She is known to be the firstborn child of the Duke and Duchess Of York. Queen Elizabeth is one of the most prominent and powerful personalities in the United Kingdom and is powerfully recognized worldwide.
Unraveling some hidden mysteries, Queen Elizabeth’s father ascended to the throne in the year 1936 when his brother faced abdication. His brother was the name, King Edward VIII. As a result of his father’s acceding to the throne it automatically made her the heir presumptive.
According to reports, Queen Elizabeth growing up was most nurtured at home and as well she started to undertake public duties during the period when her dad was still the King at the time during the Second World War. She served in auxiliary Territorial service.
She became Queen of England after the demise of her father in February 1952. Elizabeth took charge and steered the affairs of seven independent Commonwealth Countries namely; the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon. She had been a mediating factor through political changes.
How old is Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth who was born on April 21, 1926, is said to be 96 years old.
