Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II 60 years on

Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II

60 years on throne Elizabeth II during her visit to Kings Lynn Town Hall in eastern England Monday, February 6, 2012. The queen's Diamond Jubilee will be marked with a series of regional, national and international events throughout 2012.

1819 -1901 Queen Victoria in 1897 is the only other monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and a few other Commonwealth realms to have celebrated a Diamond Jubilee. She was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death.

ELIZABETH II – Queen of the UK

• Elizabeth II was born in London on 21 April, 1926. • Name at birth: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. • She was educated at home with Princess Margaret, her younger sister. She studied constitutional history, law, art, music, learned to ride. • When she was 25 her father George VI died of cancer. • The coronation of the Queen took place in June 2, 1953 in Westminster Abbey.

Trooping the Colour • The Queen has two birthdays. Her actual birthday is celebrated on April 21 st. The official birthday is observed on the second Saturday in June. This day is famous for a ceremony called Trooping the Colour, a beautiful parade of the Queen’s soldiers.

Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip • The Queen’s Husband is Prince Philip of Greece. His full name is His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. They got married in 1947 in Westminster Abbey. • They have four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anna, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward.

• Charles is a member of the Royal Family. He was born in 1948. He is interested in many things: architecture, environment, history, alternative medicine, farming. His favourite sport is polo. The Prince of Wales, the heir to the throne

Charles & Diana with their kids

Prince William (1982) Prince Harry (1984)

The wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London.

• Queen is fond of animals. Especially she likes dogs and horses. Her favorite dogs are corgis.

Buckingham Palace and the Queen Victoria Memorial

• This is where Queen Elizabeth II lives much of her time. When the Queen is in London, you can see the Union Jack above the palace. • The palace was built in 1702 by the first Duke of Buckingham. • Buckingham Palace is enormous. There are 600 rooms, 78 bathrooms, a cinema, a swimming pool and even a post office. There is also a beautiful park with a lake around the palace. • About 450 people work at the palace. Two people look after the 300 clocks.