Elizabeth II

Elizabeth:
Child
• Born in Windsor on 21 April 1926
• Full name: Elizabeth-Mary- Alexander Windsor
• Pet name: Lilibet
• Educated at home, taught to read and write by her parents, studied Latin, Geography, Economics, Music.
• Knew foreign languages, spoke French well.
• Good at horse riding, dancing, swimming; took part in swimming competitions.
• Lived in Windsor and Buckingham palace with her parents.
Young lady
• Made her first speech on the radio in 1940 during the war.
• Wanted to help the army: grew vegetables and knitted socks for soldiers.
• Learned to drive.
• Married Prince Philip in 1947.
• Prince Charles (first son) was born in 1948.
Young Queen
• Came to the throne in 1952.
• Was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953.
• Made her first Christmas speech to the nation in 1957 (now this speech is traditional).
Now
• Plays an important role in the country.
• Travels a lot.
• Has four children: Prince Charles, Princess Ann, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward.
• Likes reading, taking pictures, watching horse races.
• Has five official residents in Britain; Windsor and Buckingham palace among them.

Quotes:

1. I know no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.

2. Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.

3. Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth.