Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor 
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21st, 1926 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary's father was George VI (Albert) Windsor and her mother was Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon. Her maternal grandparents were Claude George Bowes-Lyon and Nina Cecelia Bentinck-Cavendish. She was an only child.General Notes
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was born in London on April, 21 1926, first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Five weeks later she was christened in the chapel of Buckingham Palace and was given the names Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. The Queen ascended the throne on February 6, 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI. Her Coronation followed on June 2, 1953.
Princess Elizabeth had her early education at home. After her father succeeded to the throne in 1936 and she became heiress presumptive, and her studies were extended to include lessons on constitutional history and law. After the Second World War Princess Elizabeth's public engagements grew in number and frequency. Her first official visit overseas took place in 1947, when she accompanied her parents and sister on a tour of South Africa.
Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten (4th cousin) in Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947. Prince Charles, now the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne, was born in 1948, the Princess Anne, now the Princess Royal, was born in 1950, the Prince Andrew, now the Duke of York, was born in 1960, and the Prince Edward, in 1964. The Queen and the Duke celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in London in 1972.
In 1977, the Queen's Silver Jubilee was celebrated in the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen travelled some 56,000 miles to share the anniversary with her people. 2002 marks the 50th anniversary of The Queen's Accession to the Throne.
-
Ancestor Pedigree Chart
-
*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.21 Apr 1926 in London, England
- b.21 Jul 1824 in Redbourn d.16 Feb 1904 in Bordighera
- b.14 Mar 1855 in Lownes Square d.07 Nov 1944 in Glamis, Forfar
- b.07 Jul 1794 d.18 Jun 1863
- b.29 Jul 1832 d.05 Feb 1922 in 19 Hans Place, Chelsea
- b.04 Aug 1900 in London, England d.30 Mar 2002 in Royal Lodge, Windsor Castle, London, England
- b.11 Sep 1862 d.23 Jun 1938 in London, England
-
Details of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary's family with Philip Mountbatten
Page last modified
This page is within a frameset. View the entire genealogy report of Windsor families, or surname index of Windsor pedigrees or report summary Windsor heritage from 'Newton4.17.02'.
Make a family tree.
Copyright © 2011 GenoPro Inc. All rights reserved.