Born 17 Bruton Street. When she was 10 her father became King George VI (on the abdication of his brother) and so she became next in line. Married Philip in 1947 with whom she has 4 children. On her father's death on 6 February 1952 she became Queen, crowned on 2 June 1953. Since 1959 her official birthday has been the second Saturday in June.
The portrait is by Lucian Freud.
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Queen Elizabeth II
{On the large plaque:} On 15 April 1991, on the occasion of the 700th annive...
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{Top plaque:} To celebrate the silver jubilee of Elizabeth II 1952-1977 and ...
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Queen Elizabeth II
This tablet was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen to mark the 70th Anniversar...
{On one of the rings:} By wisdom a house is built and through understanding ...
To commemorate the visit by Their Majesties Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Beat...
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