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Jersey government undecided on banknotes with King's image • June 10, 2025, 4:39 AM ET (BBC)
Jacinda Ardern reveals Queen Elizabeth II’s parenting advice • May 31, 2025, 3:24 AM ET (The Telegraph)
King Charles III, Queen Camilla in Canada: See photos, subtle Queen Elizabeth II tribute • May 28, 2025, 6:31 AM ET (USA Today)
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Also Known As Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith • Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
Born April 21, 1926 • London • England
Died September 8, 2022 (aged 96) • Balmoral Castle • Scotland
House / Dynasty house of Windsor
Notable Family Members spouse Philip, Duke of Edinburgh • father George VI • mother Elizabeth • daughter Anne, the Princess Royal • son Prince Andrew, duke of York • son Prince Edward, earl of Wessex • son Charles III • sister Princess Margaret

Did You Know?

  • The Princess Elizabeth became an honorary colonel of the Grenadier Guards regiment in 1942.
  • The surname Windsor proudly retained by Queen Elizabeth II was first assumed by the British royals during World War I.
  • Princess Elizabeth was christened in a lace gown originally worn by Queen Elizabeth I.

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