Queen Elizabeth II has reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom since 1952. She was born in 1926 in London to Prince Albert and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. As the first child of the then-Duke and Duchess of York, she was second in line to the throne. Elizabeth received a private education at home and began undertaking royal duties at a young age. In 1947, she married Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, with whom she had four children. Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952 upon the death of her father King George VI. As Queen, she has traveled extensively on both state visits and tours around the world, undertaking many royal responsibilities with a focus on religious and civic duty.

1. QUEEN ELIZABETH II OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM
.

2. EARLY LIFE
Born : 17 Bruton St, Mayfair,
London on April 21st, 1926.
Father: Prince Albert, Duke
Of York( later King Geogre VI)
.
Mother: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon,
Duchess of York.

3. HEIRESS PRESUMPTIVE
 Was the second in the
line of succession to the
crown after her father
in 1936.
Full title : Her Royal
Highness Princess
Elizabeth of York.

4. EDUCATION
 Elizabeth and
Margaret were
educated at home.
Subjects:
history, language, li
terature, geograph
y and music.

5. ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY
The first broadcast to the
British Commonwealth and
Empire in 1940.

6. ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY
 The first official visit overseas to South Africa
in 1947.
 On her 21st birthday a broadcast to
pledge to devote whole life to the service of
the people of the Commonwealth and Empire.

7. ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY
 Was appointed as The
Colonel-in Chief.
 Joined the Auxiliary
Territorial Service in 1945
(was the women's arm of
the British army).

8. Marriage and motherhood
Elizabeth married The
Duke of Edinburgh on
20 November 1947.

9. The Queen’s children
Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (b.
1948).
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
(b.1950)
• rince Andrew, The Duke of York
P
(b.1960)
Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex
(b.1964)

10. Public perception and character
Rarely gives interviews.
Not expressed her own political opinions
in a public forum.
Deep sense of religious and civic duty :
“To many of us, our beliefs are of fundamental
importance. For me the teachings of Christ and my
own personal accountability before God provide a
framework in which I try to lead my life. I, like so
many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult
times from Christ's words and example”.
• ( Queen Elizabeth II)

11. Public perception and character
Her personal relationships with world leaders
are warm and informal.
Main leisure interests: equestrianism and
dogs (Pembroke Welsh Corgis).

12. succession
 Her coronation took
place at Westminster
Abbey in London on June
2, 1953.

13. succession
 Monarchical Styles Queen Elizabeth II of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
 Reference style Her Majesty
 Spoken style Your Majesty
 Alternative style Ma'am

14. Residence
Buckingham Palace

16. Life as Queen
The most widely travelled head of state in
history:
 In 1953–54 A six-month round-the-world
tour.
 In 1957 A state visit to the United States and
Canada.
 Made state visits to most European countries
and to many outside Europe.

17. Role in government
•Appointment Be responsible for
the Prime appointing new
Minister Prime Minister.

18. Role in government
- Appoint ministers.
- Regulate civil service.
• Royal - Issue passport.
Prerogative - Declare war, make peace.
- Direct military.
- Negotiate and ratify treaties
alliance, international agreement.

19. Role in government
Queen gives a speech at
the annual State Opening
of Parliament, outlining
the government's
legislative agenda for the
year.

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21. References
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy_of_th
e_United_Kingdom#Residences
• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_Quee
n_Elizabeth_II_role_in_government
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II

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