Elizabeth II (Form 7)

Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II was born in Windsor on the 21^st of April in 1926. She lived with her parents in Windsor and Buckingham Palace and  was educated at home. Her parents taught her to read and write. She also studied Latin, Geography, Economics and Music as well as foreign languages. She was so good at sport that even took part in swimming competition.

As a young lady she was very active. During the World War II she made her first speech on the radio in 1940. To be helpful she grew vegetables and knitted socks for soldiers.

In 1947 she married Prince Philip. A year later her first son Prince Charles was born. In 1952 Elizabeth  came to the throne and became the Queen. She was crowned in Westminster Abbey in London on the 2^nd of June in 1953.

Now the Queen plays an important role in the country. She signs bills, gives speeches which are written by ministers. She travels a lot. The Queen is not only the head of the state but also an important symbol of national  unity. In fact,  Queen Elizabeth II has no actual power: they say, the monarch reigns but doesn’t rule.