Queen Elizebeth II
April 21,1926- September 8, 2022

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, died on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, at the age of 96. Elizabeth's reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch. She was immediately succeeded by her eldest child, Charles III.Elizabeth's death set in motion the final version of Operation London Bridge, a funeral plan first devised in the 1960s, and Operation Unicorn, the plan for the Queen's death in Scotland. Elizabeth's coffin lay at rest in St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh from 12 to 13 September, after which it was flown to London, where it lay in state in Westminster Hall from 14 to 19 September. An estimated 33,000 people filed past the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh, and approximately 250,000 people queued to pay their respects in London. The United Kingdom observed a national mourning period of 10 days.Queen Elizabeth II had a lifelong love for corgis, owning over 30 of them during her reign, and they became a beloved symbol of her personality and royal life.

Throughout her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II developed a distinctive style that favored regal elegance over fleeting fashion trends. Her wardrobe was a reflection of her status as a world leader, often featuring block colors and matching accessories that made her easily recognizable in public.

When she was born in Mayfair in 1926, Princess Elizabeth (later The Queen) and her family did not expect that she would one day become Monarch. But everything changed in December 1936 when her uncle – King Edward VIII - abdicated, making her father King, and her next in line to the throne. The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926
at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London.

Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London. Her parents were then
known as the Duke and Duchess of York. Prince Albert—later known as King George VI—was the second son of Queen Mary and King George V. Her mother was Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Elizabeth had ties with most of the monarchs in Europe. Her British ancestors include Queen Victoria (ruled 1837 to 1901) and King George III (ruled 1760 to 1820) At the time of her birth, most people didn’t realize Elizabeth would someday become the queen of the United Kingdom. Nicknamed Lilibet, she got to enjoy the first decade of her life with all the privileges of being a royal without the pressures of being the heir apparent.Elizabeth’s father and mother divided their time between a home in London and Royal Lodge, the family’s home on the grounds of Windsor Great Park. Elizabeth and her younger sister, Margaret, were educated at home by tutors. The twosisters were taught a lot of usefull academic courses.