Elizabeth II - Revision history

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	Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.		Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.

	Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen is ~~still~~ among the most popular Royals. The Diamond Jubilee in 2012 ~~and~~ the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 demonstrated and celebrated this in public events, street parties and a return of Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert onto the TV screen.		Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen was (and still is) among the most popular Royals. The Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the Platinum Jubilee and the State Funeral in 2022 demonstrated and celebrated this in public events, street parties and a return of Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert onto the TV screen.

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	21 April 1926-8 September 2022. Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - 2022.		21 April 1926-8 September 2022. Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - 2022.

	On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] in 1948, ~~Anne (~~[[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.		On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] in 1948, [[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise\|Anne]] in 1950, [[Prince Andrew\|Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward\|Edward]] in 1964.

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	21 April 1926-8 September 2022. Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - 2022.		21 April 1926-8 September 2022. Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - 2022.

	On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] ~~(Prince of Wales)~~ in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.		On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.

	'''First Public Intervention'''		'''First Public Intervention'''

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	Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor~~. Born 21 April 1926 in London~~. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - ~~present~~.		21 April 1926-8 September 2022. Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - 2022.

	On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] (Prince of Wales) in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.		On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] (Prince of Wales) in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.
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	Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.		Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.

	Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen is still among the most popular Royals. The Diamond Jubilee in 2012 demonstrated and celebrated this in public events, street parties and a return of Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert onto the TV screen.		Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen is still among the most popular Royals. The Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 demonstrated and celebrated this in public events, street parties and a return of Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert onto the TV screen.

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	Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor ~~was born on~~ 21 April 1926 in London. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - present.		Full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. Born 21 April 1926 in London. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - present.

	On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] (Prince of Wales) in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.		On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] (Prince of Wales) in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.

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	Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.		Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.

	Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen is still among the most popular Royals.		Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen is still among the most popular Royals. The Diamond Jubilee in 2012 demonstrated and celebrated this in public events, street parties and a return of Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert onto the TV screen.

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	'''Reign'''		'''Reign'''

	Elizabeth II ~~called~~ to the throne on 6 February 1952~~, and thus, she succeeds her father King George VI (held office from 11 Dec 1936 to 6 Feb 1952) who died of a blood-clod~~.		Elizabeth II succeeded her father [[George VI]] to the throne on 6 February 1952.
	Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350).		Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350). The coronation was the first to be broadcast live on TV.
	Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote~~; even her manner of public speaking was criticized by Lord Altrincham in the ''National Review''~~. ~~[when?]~~
	~~In her first decade as a sovereign she was faced by nominating Prime Ministers (PM) in 1956 and in 1963~~, ~~solving problems within~~ the ~~Commonwealth as regards the political domain. On top the relation to the press was strained as piquant stories of~~ the ~~royal family were exposed such as rumours about Prince Philip being involved with another woman~~. ~~[when was this?]~~		Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote. Nevertheless, the Queen is still among the most popular Royals.

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	~~Born~~ 1926. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]].		Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born on 21 April 1926 in London. Daughter and successor of [[George VI]], niece of [[Edward VIII]], Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - present.
	Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the [[Church of England\|Faith]]. Reign: 1952 - present.

	~~Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on 21 April 1926 in London.~~		On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married [[Prince Philip]] of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to [[Prince Charles\|Charles]] (Prince of Wales) in 1948, Anne ([[Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise]]) in 1950, [[Prince Andrew]] in 1960 and [[Prince Edward]] in 1964.

	On 20 November 1947, at the age of 21 she married Prince Philip of Greece (naval officer and son of Prince Andrew of Greece) and thus ensured the stability of the monarchy. Elizabeth gave birth to Charles (Prince of Wales) in 1948, Anne (Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise) in 1950, Prince Andrew in 1960 and Prince Edward in 1964.

	'''First Public Intervention'''		'''First Public Intervention'''

	In 1939 after the outbreak of war she fulfilled her first political and constitutional obligations as launching a battleship HMS Vanguard in 1944, joining the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) in 1945. She became junior officer, Second Lieutenant Elizabeth Windsor, in March 1945.		In 1939 after the outbreak of war she fulfilled her first political and constitutional obligations such as launching the battleship HMS Vanguard in 1944, joining the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) in 1945. She became junior officer, Second Lieutenant Elizabeth Windsor, in March 1945.

	'''Reign'''		'''Reign'''

	Elizabeth II called to the throne on 6 February 1952, and thus, she ~~supersedes~~ her father King George VI (held office from 11 Dec 1936 to 6 Feb 1952) who died of a blood-clod.		Elizabeth II called to the throne on 6 February 1952, and thus, she succeeds her father King George VI (held office from 11 Dec 1936 to 6 Feb 1952) who died of a blood-clod.
	Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: ~~“Elizabeth~~ the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the ~~Faith”~~ (Fraser 1975, 350).		Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" (Fraser 1975, 350).
	Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war ~~after-effects~~, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote; even her manner of public speaking was criticized by Lord Altrincham in the National Review.		Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war austerity, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote; even her manner of public speaking was criticized by Lord Altrincham in the ''National Review''. [when?]
	In her first decade as a sovereign she was faced by ~~choosing~~ Prime Ministers (PM) in 1956 and in 1963, solving problems within the Commonwealth as regards the political domain. On top the relation to the press was strained as piquant stories of the royal family were exposed such as rumours about Prince Philip being involved with another woman.		In her first decade as a sovereign she was faced by nominating Prime Ministers (PM) in 1956 and in 1963, solving problems within the Commonwealth as regards the political domain. On top the relation to the press was strained as piquant stories of the royal family were exposed such as rumours about Prince Philip being involved with another woman. [when was this?]


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	Cannon, John, Hargreaves Anne. The Kings and Queens of Britain. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.		Cannon, John, Hargreaves Anne. ''The Kings and Queens of Britain''. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.

	Fraser, Antonia. The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1975.		Fraser, Antonia. ''The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England''. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1975.

	Hamilton, Willie. My Queen and I. London: Quartet Books, 1975.		Hamilton, Willie. ''My Queen and I''. London: Quartet Books, 1975.

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	Cannon, John, Hargreaves Anne. The Kings and Queens of Britain. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.		Cannon, John, Hargreaves Anne. The Kings and Queens of Britain. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.

	Fraser, Antonia. The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1975.		Fraser, Antonia. The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1975.

	Hamilton, Willie. My Queen and I. London: Quartet Books, 1975.		Hamilton, Willie. My Queen and I. London: Quartet Books, 1975.

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	Elizabeth II called to the throne on 6 February 1952, and thus, she supersedes her father King George VI (held office from 11 Dec 1936 to 6 Feb 1952) who died of a blood-clod.		Elizabeth II called to the throne on 6 February 1952, and thus, she supersedes her father King George VI (held office from 11 Dec 1936 to 6 Feb 1952) who died of a blood-clod.
	Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the ~~Faith.”~~ (Fraser 1975, 350)		Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Henceforth, she was entitled: “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith” (Fraser 1975, 350).
	Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war after-effects, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote; even her manner of public speaking was criticized by Lord Altrincham in the National Review.		Being in office, ‘the euphoria of welcoming’ the new Queen dropped and criticism was uttered as the country still suffered from post-war after-effects, among others the near bankruptcy and its slow economic recovery or food rationing. Besides, debates were raised by modernizers and traditionalists on the issue of royal activities while perceiving the royal family as remote; even her manner of public speaking was criticized by Lord Altrincham in the National Review.
	In her first decade as a sovereign she was faced by choosing Prime Ministers (PM) in 1956 and in 1963, solving problems within the Commonwealth as regards the political domain. On top the relation to the press was strained as piquant stories of the royal family were exposed such as rumours about Prince Philip being involved with another woman.		In her first decade as a sovereign she was faced by choosing Prime Ministers (PM) in 1956 and in 1963, solving problems within the Commonwealth as regards the political domain. On top the relation to the press was strained as piquant stories of the royal family were exposed such as rumours about Prince Philip being involved with another woman.