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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