Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
After 70 years of service to England, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 at her Balmoral Estate in Scotland, the Royal Family confirmed. She was 96. After her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25, Queen Elizabeth became the longest-living and longest-reigning British monarch. Queen Elizabeth II is survived by her four children: Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, and Prince Charles, who is now the King.
Keep reading to see how the world is paying tribute to and honoring the late royal, Queen Elizabeth II.
Tributes And Reactions To Queen Elizabeth II's Passing
During England's WWII effort, Queen Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945 to learn how to drive and work with vehicles, and married Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (who passed away in 2021) in 1947. She had an eye for modern ideas, and her coronation in 1953 was the first televised coronation.
The Queen also had a bit of fun in 2012 when she joined James Bond actor Daniel Craig in an opening ceremony film. Queen Elizabeth was the first monarch to have a sapphire jubilee celebrating in 2017 and a platinum jubilee in 2022 celebrating 65 and 70 years of service, respectively. She's also known for her love of riding, corgis, and her grace under pressure.
Learn more about Her Majesty The Queen's historical life and reign with selected biographies and book recommendations, below.
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith
Sally Bedell Smith chronicles Her Majesty The Queen's childhood, her romance with Prince Philip, and her contribution to the war effort for a glimpse into the royal life.
Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth IIby Robert Hardman
Queen Elizabeth reigned through more change than any other British monarch, and Hardman examines the life of the shy, confident, and passionate ruler. With royal papers, photographs, and personal stories, this is a read that any lover of the Royal Family will enjoy.
Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters by Andrew Morton
After Edward VIII abdicated the throne, the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and her sister Margaret changed forever. From their time spent together as children to the issues and tension they faced after Elizabeth became queen, Morton sheds a light on these two women and their impact on the Crown.
Town & Country: The Queen: A Life in Pictures by Victoria Murphy
Murphy showcases the grace, style, and strength of Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign with this collection of more than 300 images.
Young Elizabeth by Kate Williams
Queen Elizabeth II was different than the monarchs before her, and with her determination and forward-thinking nature, Williams shows how the 25-year-old queen carved out a path for herself and changed the course of the monarchy in the process.
The story will be updated as more tributes and news become available.
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