Queen Elizabeth II
I was born on 21 April 1926
I did not go to school! I was educated at home with my younger sister Margaret.
My father George VI died on 6 February 1952. I was in Kenya. I was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in June 1953.
I was only 27 years old.
In November 1947 I married my distant cousin, Philip Mountbatten. He is called The Duke of Edinburgh.
I live in Buckingham Palace when I am in London.
I live in Edinburgh Castle when I am in Scotland, and I live in Balmoral too! It is great living in a castle. I don’t have to do any cooking, ironing or cleaning because I have servants to do that.
I love dogs.
I have a Royal Coat of Arms.
You can see this on any letters that I send.
This is my family tree.
The Duke and I have 4 children.
Charles Philip Arthur George born 14th November, 1948. His Royal Highness Prince Charles is the heir apparent (i.e. next in line) to the throne and is Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and, in Scotland, Duke of Rothsay.
Anne Elizabeth Louise born 15th August 1950. Her Royal Highness the Princess Anne is currently ninth in line to the throne and her formal title is "The Princess Royal."
Andrew Albert Christian Edward born 19th February 1960. His Royal Highness the Duke of York (his present title) is currently fourth in line of succession to the Throne.
Edward Antony Richard Louis born 10th March 1964. His Royal Highness the Prince Edward was created Earl of Wessex in 1999, on the occasion of his marriage to Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones. He is currently sixth in line of succession to the Throne.
When a person becomes 100 years of age I send them a birthday card signed by me.
