Elizabeth II's Milestones
Birth
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in London to the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth).
Early education
Privately educated at home, studying history, languages, and constitutional law.
Became heir presumptive
Became heir presumptive after her father became King George VI following the abdication of Edward VIII.
First public broadcast
Gave her first public radio broadcast during WWII, addressing children evacuated from cities.
WWII service
Joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II, training as a driver and mechanic.
Marriage to Prince Philip
Married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.
Birth of Prince Charles
Gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles.
Birth of Princess Anne
Gave birth to her second child, Princess Anne.
Became Queen
Ascended the throne as Queen Elizabeth II upon her father's death.
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey in the first televised coronation ceremony.
First Commonwealth tour
Embarked on a six-month Commonwealth tour, visiting 13 countries.
First televised Christmas message
Delivered the first televised Royal Christmas Message.
Birth of Prince Andrew
Gave birth to her third child, Prince Andrew.
Birth of Prince Edward
Gave birth to her fourth child, Prince Edward.
Silver Jubilee
Celebrated 25 years on the throne with nationwide festivities.
Golden Jubilee
Celebrated 50 years as Queen with events across the UK and Commonwealth.
Diamond Jubilee
Celebrated 60 years as Queen, becoming the second British monarch to do so.
Platinum Jubilee
Marked 70 years on the throne, the first British monarch to reach this milestone.
Death
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle at 15:10 BST, ending the longest reign of any British monarch.