Elizabeth+II

By Danielle Dennis Elizabeth II is the current Queen of England. England isn't a monarchy like it used to be, but the family line has continued to rule in a ceremonial fashion, even though she really doesn't make any large decisions for the country itself. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York. Soon after that, they were known as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Elizabeth II has two middle names, after her maternal and paternal grandmothers. She was named after her mother as her first name, so her name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Later, in 1930, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had another child, a sister for Princess Elizabeth. She was named Margaret Rose.

Princess Elizabeth was home-schooled with her sister, Margaret. However, she had started studying law and history when her father became King because she was next in line for the throne, being first born. Not long after that, Elizabeth was engaged to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. They were married in November of 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They have 4 children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Upon her father's death in February of 1952, Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen has interests, too. Elizabeth II is an animal lover, and she is particularly fond of horses. She is actually, an owner and breeder of Thoroughbred horses, and she likes to go to the races. Elizabeth II also likes to work her Labradors, taking them on walks, and playing with them. A smaller interest would be Scottish country dancing. Today, the Elizabeth is eighty-seven years old, and is the current Queen of England.