The Queen’s family and childhood
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THE QUEEN’S FAMILY AND CHILDHOOD
2013 G1BKevin Tarn
Early life First child of Prince Albert(later King
George VI) and his wife Queen Elizabeth Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April
1926 Educated at home Often described as"a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible and well-behaved„
Pictures of her during childhood
Heiress presumptive 3rd in line during her grandfather’s reign,
2nd when her uncle succeeded and heiress presumptive when her father became king
Elizabeth received private tuition The 1st Buckingham Palace Company 1st solo public appearance
The Queen Mother Born 4 August 1900 Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-
Lyon Agreed to marry Prince Albert after his
3rd and final attempt Initially disliked royal life "afraid never,
never again to be free to think, speak and act as I feel I really ought to„
Died in her sleep on 30 March 2002
George VI Born 14 December 1895 Albert Frederick Arthur George Royal Naval College as a naval cadet Married Elizabeth II 26 April 1923 Break-up of the British Empire and its
transition into the Commonwealth of Nations
Last Emperor of India
Princess Margaret Margaret Rose Born 21 August 1930 Only sibling, youngest daughter Viewed as a controversial member of
the Royal family Bad health, gradually deteriorated
Questions What was Elizabeth II often described
as at a young age? How many attempts did it take for
George VI to succeed at marrying Elizabeth II?
Who was viewed as the controversial member of the Royal family?
Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Elizabeth_The_Queen_Mother
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_VI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Margaret,_Countess_of_Snowdon
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