QUEEN ELIZABETH II

 

 

On September 8, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. At 96 years of age and reigning as queen for 70 years, she was the longest-living, longest-reigning British monarch. 

In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark. The couple has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. When her father died in 1952, Elizabeth, then 25, became the head of the Commonwealth. The following year, Elizabeth was crowned and officially recognized as sovereign. Since then, the queen has served in her role as the queen of England, and in 2017, she became the first British monarch to reach a Sapphire Jubilee—a celebration to mark 65 years of her reign. This year's summer was the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 years as queen.

On September 6, 2022, while at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, the queen met with newly elected leader of the Conservative Party Liz Truss, where she was invited to become prime minister and form a new government. Just two days later, Her Majesty had died peacefully at her beloved Balmoral.

We are deeply sad because as students of English Language and British culture  she is the only monach we have known. We have mentioned her life, family, customs and everything related to Monarchy during a long teaching and learning time. 

Her death closes a long period and opens a new era. The new King Charles III will be the protagonist of our cultural section.

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable life in service, here are some photos of her through her 96 years of life, and 70 years as monarch.