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She was the eldest child of Britain's King George VI, who died on February 6, 1952. The king had no male heirs, so Elizabeth was first in line as his successor. Interestingly, Elizabeth would have become queen even if her uncle, Edward VIII, had not abdicated from the throne in 1936. Edward, who became known as the Duke of Windsor and was succeeded by Elizabeth's father, had no children. He died in 1972.
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What other monarch was the same age as Elizabeth II when she became queen?
Queen Elizabeth I
When did Elizabeth become famous?
Elizabeth I first became famous in 1558 when she became Queen of England. Elizabeth II first became famous in 1952 when she became Queen of England.
How old was Queen Elizabeth 11 when is became queen?
Queen Elizabeth II was 25 years old when she was crowned Queen.
How old was Queen Elizabeth 2 when she was crowned?
Queen Elizabeth II became queen on February 6th, 1952.
What is the difference between Queen Elizabeth I and The Queen Mother?
Regnal numbers, I II, IV etc are only applied to the Monarch. If the Monarch's spouse is a female then she automatically becomes Queen Consort. Hence: Queen Elizabeth I, followed by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Consort and then Queen Elizabeth II. When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne Queen Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother a title afforded to her by Queen Elizabeth II
Who was British queen before Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth's father King George VI. When he died in 1952, Elizabeth became Queen.
What was Queen Elizabeth's title before she became queen?
Before she became Queen Elizabeth II, she was the Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of York.Before she became Queen Elizabeth I, she was the Lady Elizabeth Tudor while she was legally an illegitimate childe of the King, then the Princess Elizabeth Tudor.
What do you call the parents of the queen?
The parents of Queen Elizabeth II were King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (formerly Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon). When the King passed away, his daughter succeeded to the throne and became Elizabeth II in 1952. Her mother then stepped aside and became the Queen Mother. (Elizabeth I reigned in the 17th Century - The Queen Mother was NOT Elizabeth I.)
Who is the mother of Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth's mother was the former Elizabeth Bowles-Lyon. She was the daughter of the Duke of Glemis.Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. - When her husband became King she got the title of Queen Elizabeth, but she was not the monarch, so she got no regnal number. When her daughter became Queen Elizabeth II, she became Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
What is Queen Elizabeth II's favorite color?
Queen Elizabeth II became queen of England and the Commonwealth on February 6, 1952, when she was 25. Her favorite color is blue.
When did Queen Elizabeth's reign started?
Queen Elizabeth I became queen in 1558 at the age of 25. Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned queen in 1953. It was the first coronation that was televised.
Who are elizabeth the second parents?
Queen Elizabeth II, was born to the Duke and Duchess of Your, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
