2. EARLY LIFE
Born : 17 Bruton St, Mayfair,
London on April 21st, 1926.
Father: Prince Albert, Duke
Of York( later King Geogre VI)
.
Mother: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon,
Duchess of York.
3. HEIRESS PRESUMPTIVE
Was the second in the
line of succession to the
crown after her father
in 1936.
Full title : Her Royal
Highness Princess
Elizabeth of York.
4. EDUCATION
Elizabeth and
Margaret were
educated at home.
Subjects:
history, language, li
terature, geograph
y and music.
6. ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY
The first official visit overseas to South Africa
in 1947.
On her 21st birthday a broadcast to
pledge to devote whole life to the service of
the people of the Commonwealth and Empire.
7. ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY
Was appointed as The
Colonel-in Chief.
Joined the Auxiliary
Territorial Service in 1945
(was the women's arm of
the British army).
9. The Queen’s children
Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (b.
1948).
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
(b.1950)
• rince Andrew, The Duke of York
P
(b.1960)
Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex
(b.1964)
10. Public perception and character
Rarely gives interviews.
Not expressed her own political opinions
in a public forum.
Deep sense of religious and civic duty :
“To many of us, our beliefs are of fundamental
importance. For me the teachings of Christ and my
own personal accountability before God provide a
framework in which I try to lead my life. I, like so
many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult
times from Christ's words and example”.
• ( Queen Elizabeth II)
11. Public perception and character
Her personal relationships with world leaders
are warm and informal.
Main leisure interests: equestrianism and
dogs (Pembroke Welsh Corgis).
13. succession
Monarchical Styles Queen Elizabeth II of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
Reference style Her Majesty
Spoken style Your Majesty
Alternative style Ma'am
16. Life as Queen
The most widely travelled head of state in
history:
In 1953–54 A six-month round-the-world
tour.
In 1957 A state visit to the United States and
Canada.
Made state visits to most European countries
and to many outside Europe.
18. Role in government
- Appoint ministers.
- Regulate civil service.
• Royal - Issue passport.
Prerogative - Declare war, make peace.
- Direct military.
- Negotiate and ratify treaties
alliance, international agreement.
19. Role in government
Queen gives a speech at
the annual State Opening
of Parliament, outlining
the government's
legislative agenda for the
year.