The queen served her nation and countries throughout the Commonwealth, but she touched people around the world.
Queen Elizabeth was born in April 1926. She was the first child of the Duke of York, who later became King George VI.
(Queen Elizabeth)
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
She ascended the throne at the age of 25 after the king died in 1952. She became the longest-reigning British monarch in 2015.
Platinum Jubilee events in June marked Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.
She was beloved as a symbol of the unity of the United Kingdom.
The queen actively sought to communicate with the public as part of her efforts to make the royal family more open.
◆Commonwealth イギリス連邦、英連邦 a strong feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering, and a desire to help them
Queen Elizabeth was born in April 1926. She was the first child of the Duke of York, who later became King George VI.
(Queen Elizabeth)
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
She ascended the throne at the age of 25 after the king died in 1952. She became the longest-reigning British monarch in 2015.
Platinum Jubilee events in June marked Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.
She was beloved as a symbol of the unity of the United Kingdom.
The queen actively sought to communicate with the public as part of her efforts to make the royal family more open.
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