Long before Queen Elizabeth became Britain's longest-reigning monarch, she was a young princess whose future changed dramatically with one royal abdication.
Born in 1926, Elizabeth was not initially expected to inherit the throne. That changed in 1936, when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and her father became King George VI.
The years that followed saw Elizabeth serve during World War II, marry Prince Philip and welcome their first two children, King Charles and Princess Anne. She became Queen in 1952 following her father's early death at age 56.
During her 70-year reign, Elizabeth welcomed two more children, the former Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, and witnessed decades of change within the monarchy and around the world. She died four years ago on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96, bringing Britain's longest royal reign to a close.
From official portraits to candid childhood moments, here's a look back at Queen Elizabeth's life before she wore the crown.
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Born in 1926, Elizabeth was not initially expected to inherit the throne. That changed in 1936, when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and her father became King George VI.
The years that followed saw Elizabeth serve during World War II, marry Prince Philip and welcome their first two children, King Charles and Princess Anne. She became Queen in 1952 following her father's early death at age 56.
During her 70-year reign, Elizabeth welcomed two more children, the former Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, and witnessed decades of change within the monarchy and around the world. She died four years ago on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96, bringing Britain's longest royal reign to a close.
From official portraits to candid childhood moments, here's a look back at Queen Elizabeth's life before she wore the crown.
#king #changed
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