Who Is Queen Elizabeth II?

Written by Megan Stine and Who HQ · Illustrated by Laurie A. Conley

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life of Queen Elizabeth II from her childhood to her reign as the monarch of England.

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112 pages· 8,172 words· Est. 1 hour read· 810L

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In 1936, ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth's world shifts when her uncle abdicates, making her father king and her the heir. As Queen Elizabeth, she navigates a life of duty, balancing public expectations with personal privacy. Discover how she maintained the monarchy's stability through decades of change and challenge.

From the publisher

How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.

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