The Life of Queen Elizabeth II: How Blue-Eyed Lilibeth Became Britain's Most Powerful Monarch?

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8 aged 96 at his summer residence at Balmoral.

Her Majesty was the longest-serving British monarch – she was on the throne for 70 years. In addition to being Queen of the United Kingdom, she was also the monarch of 16 Commonwealth countries and also the supreme head of the Church of England.

 

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Lilibeth's life before the coronation

Baby Lilibeth, with her blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, was born on April 26, 1926, at her proud parents' Mayfair townhouse in London. Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. She was a curious and bright girl, described by Winston Churchill as a "character" at the age of two, while her governess later wrote of her love of animals and dedication to responsibility that would see her rule for seven decades.

 

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Her father was Britain's King George VI, who came to power when his brother Edward VIII abdicated so he could marry American Wallis Simpson.

Elizabeth did not go to school, neither public nor private, but like most children of the royal family, she was educated at home, where she had the best teachers at her disposal. She learned to read and write at the age of seven.


From an early age, the queen was in the company of politicians and movie stars, spoke French fluently, but never passed a single exam in her life.


Although she had an "inclination to learn," Elizabeth did not have time for formal education because she had to learn about the constitutional monarchy from an early age. In contrast, her children and grandchildren enjoyed a "more normal" education than her.

73 years married to Prince Philip

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was eight years old when she met Philip at the wedding of her cousin, Princess Marine. The young princess did not expect to become queen, as her brother Edward was first in line for the throne (Edward abdicated in 1936 so he could marry the American Wallis Simpson).


Basil Buthroyd, a specialist in royal biography, wrote that the reunion took place in 1939. The meeting resulted in an exchange of letters between Philip and Elizabeth. She was 13 at the time, and he was 18. That was the beginning of their relationship.


Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten and Princess Elizabeth officially announced their engagement in July 1947 and were married at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. After the wedding, the royal couple, according to the rules of the upper class at the time, lived in separate rooms.


Elizabeth and Philip, during their 73 years of marriage, received Prince Charles on November 14, 1948, Princess Anne on August 15, 1950, Prince Andrew on February 19, 1960, and Prince Edward on March 10, 1964.

They had eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Queen of strong colors

Queen Elizabeth will be remembered for her striking fashion style from before the start of her reign until her death.

During the 40s, Elizabeth often wore dresses that accentuated her waist, which was fashionable at the time. In an interview, she stated that life after the war was difficult and that she saved up to buy tulle, chiffon and silk for her wedding dress.

 

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She became Queen in 1953. For this ceremony, Elizabeth wore a satin dress with embroidered floral applications, pearls, gold and silver threads. At the age of 20, Elisabetta began collaborating with designer Norman Hartnell. Skirts with baskets at the waist, influenced by French fashion, were combined with white fur and diamond tiaras.

The Queen became recognizable for her colorful coats and skirts, which she always combined with a unique hat and bag, pearls and a brooch. Seemingly simple, Queen Elizabeth's style has become recognizable around the world.

 

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"Launer" was her favorite brand of bags, and she owned 200 bags of the same brand. She also used the bags to communicate with staff. For example, if she left her bag on the ground, it meant that she needed to be immediately removed from an unpleasant situation.


Although the cut of the dresses she wore after the coronation seemed very "conservative" at first, Elizabeth tried to make them interesting by choosing cheerful colors. Over time, they became her trademark.

 

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The choice of clothing in strong colors was in order for the queen to be recognized at large gatherings and thus every one of her subjects could see her no matter how far they were from her. With that, she said that she is always there for everyone.

Until the end of her life, the queen remained faithful to fashion combinations in striking colors.

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