The Life of Queen Elizabeth Ii
The Life of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926 in London (“Queen Elizabeth II”). Her father was Prince Albert, Duke of York, and her mother was Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Elizabeth was never meant to become queen (Smith 6). From the very start, her life never developed the way it should have. The leadership she shows her, faithfulness, and her compassion tells her people she cares. The life of Queen Elizabeth II isa true journey of an amazing Queen (Hardman 14). Elizabeth was very fortunate to enjoy a relatively normal and stable family life for many years while her parents were just the Duke and Duchess of York (“Queen Elizabeth II”). At the time of her birth, there was no reason to think she would ever become Queen. Her father was the second son of George V. She had an uncle who was the Prince of Wales and first in line to the throne. Everyone expected him to marry and have heirs of his own (Marr 20). Her family was close. The Yorks adored their two daughters and were much loved in turn. The Yorks did not live a particularly glamorous life either. They were very traditional, which meant that Elizabeth's childhood was not very luxurious. She did have a nanny and then a governess (Von Bergen p.1). She was not sent to school. When one of her closest childhood friends was sent to boarding school, it was upsetting for her because she would have liked to go as well (“Queen Elizabeth II”). In 1940, the fourteen year old Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast during the BBC's Children's Hour, addressing other children who had been evacuated from the cities. She stated “We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers and airmen, and we are trying, too, to bear our share of the danger and sadness of war. We know, every one of us, that in the end all will be well “(“Queen Elizabeth II”). In 1943, at the age of sixteen Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a
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