The history of Queen Elizabeth's family life 2 presentation. Presentation "Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain". their daughters Elizabeth and Margaret

As a child, Elizabeth was educated at home. In addition to the usual school subjects, she was taught the basics of economics, jurisprudence and constitutional law. She took a particular interest in British history. The training program also included lessons in horse riding, dancing and music. She was introduced to palace etiquette by her mother, the Duchess of York.

In 1939, at Dartmouth Naval College, which the royal couple visited, Elizabeth met Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. As Elizabeth later admitted, she fell in love with Philip at first sight - and only later learned that on his mother’s side he was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.

The Queen's responsibilities include opening parliamentary sessions, receiving high-ranking officials arriving in the country, participating in the ceremony of raising the banner, presenting awards and honorary titles, delivering a Christmas address to the inhabitants of her kingdom, etc.

The Queen performs most of her official duties in the afternoon. Many of them involve travel to other parts of the country. Several times a month she is present at official ceremonies, such as the opening of monuments, the commissioning of new hospitals, the launching of ships, etc. In the evening hours, the Queen usually reviews documents coming from various British ministries and from Commonwealth countries.

Every year Her Majesty addresses both Houses of Parliament. According to tradition, she arrives at the House of Lords in a carriage, dressed in a royal robe and with a crown on her head. In fact, the queen retains the right to appoint a prime minister and dissolve parliament, but in practice no monarch has exercised this right over the past couple of centuries.

Elizabeth's favorite hobby is breeding dogs and racehorses. The Queen's favorite animals are Corgi dogs.

In a narrow circle of the family, the little heir to the throne received the nickname Lilibet, because for a long time she could not learn to pronounce her full name correctly. King George VI often spoke of his daughters: Lilibet is my pride, and Margaret is my joy. UK law does not apply to the Queen as an individual, so she cannot be sued. Elizabeth II is the oldest British (English) monarch in history. Interesting facts from the biography of Queen Elizabeth II

Celebrating a birthday twice is an old English tradition for crowned heads. Her Majesty celebrates her first, actual birthday modestly with her family at Windsor Castle near London, and the second, official, equates to national holidays and is celebrated on a grand scale on one of the Saturdays in June.

No matter what anyone says about the strictness of English etiquette, the Queen allows herself small weaknesses. The paparazzi repeatedly caught the moment when, while at public social events, Elizabeth was not embarrassed by her position and the surrounding crowd and publicly corrected her makeup.

The Queen has an extensive collection of jewelry, most of which consists of the so-called royal regalia (crowns, sceptres). The rest of the jewelry, including the largest pink diamond in the world, was received by the queen as an inheritance or as a gift.

Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II- Queen regnant of Great Britain. Full name- Elizabeth Alexandra Maria. She received her name in honor of her mother (Elizabeth), grandmother (Maria) and great-grandmother (Alexandra).

Eldest daughter of Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

In 1930, Elizabeth's only sister, Princess Margaret, was born.

Elizabeth invariably looked after her sister and even mentored her. The elder sister was always reserved, neat and thrifty.

The personality of Elizabeth II was formed against the background of universal care and love. From early childhood, great attention was paid to her upbringing and education.

Prince Albert, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and

their daughters Elizabeth and Margaret

Having mastered the profession of a driver at a military transport training center and received the qualification of an ambulance driver,

Elizaveta knew how to change truck tires and disassemble and reassemble the engine. Received military rank lieutenant .

As Elizabeth later admitted, she fell in love with Philip at first sight - and only later learned that on his mother’s side he was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.

In 1939, at Dartmouth Naval College, which the royal couple visited, Elizabeth met Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.

• The lovers were married on November 20, 1947 and were awarded the titles of Dukes of Edinburgh.

Members royal family (present day)

King George VI died

February 6, 1952. Elizabeth, who was on holiday in Kenya, was proclaimed queen.

Princess Elizabeth with her father.

Her coronation ceremony was broadcast on television for the first time.

Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh Philip after the coronation ceremony.

The Queen and her husband certainly complement each other.

In 2012, the 60th (“diamond”) anniversary of Elizabeth II’s tenure on the throne was solemnly celebrated in Great Britain and other countries.

Every year Her Majesty addresses both Houses of Parliament. According to tradition, she arrives at the House of Lords in a carriage, dressed in a royal robe and with a crown on her head.

In fact, the queen retains the right to appoint a prime minister and dissolve parliament, but in practice no monarch has exercised this right over the past couple of centuries.

Queen Elizabeth's hats II

Elizabeth's favorite hobby is breeding dogs and racehorses. The Queen's favorite animals are Corgi dogs.

Royal dogs live in palaces and castles, travel in chauffeured limousines, fly on private jets and helicopters, and accompany their titled mistress everywhere. Dogs are allowed to roam freely in the royal apartments.

• In a narrow circle of the family, the little heir to the throne received the nickname Lilibet, because for a long time she could not learn to pronounce her full name correctly. King George VI often spoke of his daughters: Lilibet is my pride, and Margaret is my joy.
• UK law does not apply to the Queen as an individual, so she cannot be sued.
• Elizabeth II is the oldest British (English) monarch in history.

HM Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. April 21, 1926, London Queen regnant and Head of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is also Queen of the 15 states of the British Commonwealth of Nations (Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Jamaica). Supreme President of the Republic of Fiji, Head of the Anglican Church, Supreme Commander of the British armed forces, Colonel, Lord of the Isle of Man

The solemn ceremony of trooping the color in front of the formation (so that soldiers could distinguish their flag in battle) dates back to the 18th century, and since 1805 the birthday ruling kings is celebrated with such a parade every year. The parade starts near Buckingham Palace and runs along The Mall. The Queen's carriage leaves the palace at 10.40am to arrive at Horseguards Parade, Whitehall, at 11.00am sharp. At one o'clock in the afternoon the royal family gathers on the balcony of the palace. Final - flight of Royal aircraft air force troops.

Buckingham Palace became the official London residence of the British monarchs in 1837. At the beginning of the 18th century it belonged to the Dukes of Buckingham. The first British monarch to give Buckingham Palace official status was Queen Victoria.

1. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace in London 2. The Queen’s official title is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3. Elizabeth inherited the throne on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father King George VI 4. Elizabeth was crowned on June 2, 1953 in Westminster Abbey 5. The Queen's surname is Windsor. The Queen does not usually use a surname (she does not need a passport). 6. Until 1917, the royal family's surname was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. King George V and his family renounced all their German titles as a result of the First World War 7. Official royal residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St. James Palace, Balmoral Castle, Frogmore House, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Sandringham House and Kensington Palace

As a child, Elizabeth was educated at home. In addition to the usual school subjects, she was taught the basics of economics, jurisprudence and constitutional law. She took a particular interest in British history. The training program also included lessons in horse riding, dancing and music. She was introduced to palace etiquette by her mother, the Duchess of York.

In 1939, at Dartmouth Naval College, which the royal couple visited, Elizabeth met Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. As Elizabeth later admitted, she fell in love with Philip at first sight - and only later learned that on his mother’s side he was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.

The Queen's responsibilities include opening parliamentary sessions, receiving high-ranking officials arriving in the country, participating in the ceremony of raising the banner, presenting awards and honorary titles, delivering a Christmas address to the inhabitants of her kingdom, etc.

The Queen performs most of her official duties in the afternoon. Many of them involve travel to other parts of the country. Several times a month she is present at official ceremonies, such as the opening of monuments, the commissioning of new hospitals, the launching of ships, etc. In the evening hours, the Queen usually reviews documents coming from various British ministries and from Commonwealth countries.

Every year Her Majesty addresses both Houses of Parliament. According to tradition, she arrives at the House of Lords in a carriage, dressed in a royal robe and with a crown on her head. In fact, the queen retains the right to appoint a prime minister and dissolve parliament, but in practice no monarch has exercised this right over the past couple of centuries.

Elizabeth's favorite hobby is breeding dogs and racehorses. The Queen's favorite animals are Corgi dogs.

In a narrow circle of the family, the little heir to the throne received the nickname Lilibet, because for a long time she could not learn to pronounce her full name correctly. King George VI often spoke of his daughters: Lilibet is my pride, and Margaret is my joy. UK law does not apply to the Queen as an individual, so she cannot be sued. Elizabeth II is the oldest British (English) monarch in history. Interesting facts from the biography of Queen Elizabeth II

Celebrating a birthday twice is an old English tradition for crowned heads. Her Majesty celebrates her first, actual birthday modestly with her family at Windsor Castle near London, and the second, official, is equated with national holidays and is celebrated on a grand scale on one of the Saturdays in June.

No matter what anyone says about the strictness of English etiquette, the Queen allows herself small weaknesses. The paparazzi repeatedly caught the moment when, while at public social events, Elizabeth was not embarrassed by her position and the surrounding crowd and publicly corrected her makeup.

The Queen has an extensive collection of jewelry, most of which consists of the so-called royal regalia (crowns, sceptres). The rest of the jewelry, including the largest pink diamond in the world, was received by the queen as an inheritance or as a gift.