Queen Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the second-longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country. When her father died in February 1952, Elizabeth-then 25 years old—became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka), as well as Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth reigned as a constitutional monarch through major political changes such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, devolution in the United Kingdom, the decolonization of Africa, and the United Kingdom's accession to the European Communities and withdrawal from the European Union.

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; Was Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. He said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. "I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world." During the coming period of mourning, he said he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held". The King and his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, will return to London on Friday, Buckingham Palace said. 

The royal family announced her death online, saying she had died peacefully. The announcement did not specify a cause.

Queen Elizabeth II Famous For

• Being the Queen of the United Kingdom. 
• Being the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Queen Elizabeth II Parents

Queen Elizabeth II was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21st April 1926, in Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom. She took birth at 02:40 (GMT). She was born to Albert Frederick Arthur George (George VI) and Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, daughter of Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon. Elizabeth II is the granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary. She held British nationality and her ethnicity is Mixed as she has English, European Royal, traces of Anglo-Irish, Hungarian, French, and German with some amount of Irish, Dutch, Scottish, Danish, Belgian, Swedish, and Bohemian/Czech ancestry. She along with her sister Margaret started her education at home and learned history, French, mathematics, geography, dancing, singing, and art. She then received private tuition in constitutional history from Henry Marten, Vice-Provost of Eton College, and learned French from a succession of native-speaking governesses. Later, she was enrolled as a Sea Ranger. Her unruffled childhood took a decisive turn when her grandfather King George V passed away and her uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne to be with his lady love and twice divorcee Wallis Simpson. Consequently, Elizabeth's father was crowned king and she became the crown princess and next in line to the throne. Her religion is Anglicanism. 

Queen Elizabeth II Life Story and Career Timeline

• After Britain entered the Second World War in September 1939, Elizabeth and her sister were shifted to 'Balmoral Castle,' Scotland where they stayed until the Christmas of 1939. They were later sent to Sandringham House, Norfolk amidst growing concern over their safety.
• In 1940, the 14-year-old, Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast during the BBC's Children's Hour.
• In 1943, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year.
• A year later, she made her first solo public appearance and visited the infantry regiment. 
• She also served as one of the five counselors of state in July 1944 when her father King George VI went on a trip to Italy.
• In 1945, she was appointed to the 'Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service' as an honorary second subaltern. Here, she was trained as a driver and mechanic. Within a few months, she became junior commander of the regiment.

Reign as Queen

• In 2002, the queen celebrated her golden jubilee as monarch, and embarked on a trip across her realm, starting from Jamaica in the Caribbean. 
• In 2010, she addressed the United Nations for the second time. A year later, she visited the Republic of Ireland, becoming the first British monarch to do so.
• The Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee marked 60 years on the throne, and celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. 
• In 2021, she received her first and second COVID-19 vaccinations in January and April respectively. 
• Despite the pandemic, the Queen attended the 2021 State Opening of Parliament in May, and the 47th G7 summit in June.
• The Queen's Platinum Jubilee began on 6 February 2022, marking 70 years since she acceded to the throne after her father's death. During the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the Queen was largely confined to balcony appearances and missed the National Service of Thanksgiving.
• On 13 June 2022, she became the second-longest reigning monarch in history among those whose exact dates of reign are known, with 70 years, 127 days reigned-surpassing King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
• On 6 September 2022, she appointed her 15th British prime minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the first and only time she did not receive a new prime minister at Buckingham Palace during her reign. 

Who is Queen Elizabeth II married to?

Queen Elizabeth II was a married woman. She got married to Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, her second cousin through King Christian IX of Denmark, and her third cousin through Queen Victoria, on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Philip was made Duke of Edinburgh and granted the style of His Royal Highness just before the marriage. Her Majesty met Prince Philip for the first time in 1934 and then in 1937. When she was 13 years old, The Queen fell in love with him and they started sending letters to each other. The Queen was 21 when their commitment was formally reported and their engagement was officially announced on July 9, 1947. The couple had 4 children together, Charles, Prince of Wales (b. November 14, 1948 ); Anne, Princess Royal (b. August 15, 1950); Prince Andrew, Duke of York (b. February 19, 1960); and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (b. March 10, 1964). Between them, they gave their parents eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's marriage lasted 73 years until the death of Prince Philip on 9 April 2021. In 1969, she declared Prince Charles as her successor and bestowed upon him the title Prince of Wales. Prince Charles got married to 19-year-old Diana Spencer in 1981. 

Queen Elizabeth Net Worth

As of 2022, the net worth of Queen Elizabeth II was estimated to have $500 Million. This is largely thanks to her extensive property holdings and inheritance from her father, King George VI. Her investment portfolio and various other sources of income also contribute to her wealth. The British royal family has long been supported by taxpayer funds, dating back to an agreement made by King George III in the late 18th century. The Sovereign Grant is a fixed annual payment that is paid out to the royal family from public funds. In 2021 and 2022, the grant amount was set at just over 86 million pounds. These funds are used to cover a variety of expenses, including the costs of travel, security, and official engagements.  The Sovereign Grant is just one of the many sources of income for the British royal family. Other sources include private investments, property rentals, and proceeds from the sale of official merchandise. 

How tall was Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II was a beautiful woman with a charming smile and a glowing face. Her body build was average. She stood at the height of 5 ft 1 in or 155 cm. Her well-maintained bodyweight consisted of 58 kg or 128 lbs. Her natural hair color was dark brown. Due to her advancing age, her hair has turned 'White'. She had a pair of blue eyes. She had short curly hair. She wore a shoe size of 6.4 US or 37 EU. Her previous gourmet expert expressed that she cherishes being around her pets, and staying aware of the animals helps her stay fit. She likewise doesn't fixate on what she eats, which at first can be difficult to accept.