(Baonghean.vn) - Today (November 20), the British Royal Family will hold an event to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Let's look back at the Queen's life through the photo series below.
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Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926 in London. She is the eldest daughter of Prince Albert and Princess Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Queen Elizabeth has a younger sister, Princess Margaret. |
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At the age of two, she was already familiar with royal ceremonial greetings to crowds under the guidance of her parents. The photo was taken in May 1928. |
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Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and her mother at Buckingham Palace in May 1937 during the coronation of King George VI. |
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Queen Elizabeth became a Scout in 1937 at the age of 11. |
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When she was just 21 years old, Elizabeth married Prince Philip of Greece. They first met in 1934. |
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Elizabeth became a mother for the first time in 1948 when she gave birth to Prince Charles. She and Prince Philip had three more children: Anne; Andrew and Edward. |
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Elizabeth became Queen of England in 1952 when her father, King George VI, died of lung cancer. |
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. |
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Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales horseback riding at Windsor Castle. This is one of her favourite activities. |
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The royal family (from left to right): Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew. |
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Queen Elizabeth celebrates 25 years as queen. |
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The Queen has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. This photo was taken at Prince Harry's christening. |
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The Queen and her mother had a very friendly and close relationship. Her mother died in 2002, at the age of 101. |
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The Queen of England during her 50th anniversary celebrations in 2002. |
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The photo was taken on the Queen's 80th birthday, when she was flooded with letters and greeting cards from all over the world. |
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She had talks with US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in May 2011. |
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The Queen's visit to Howe Barracks in Canterbury, Kent in 2013. |
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose for a photo to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in 2012. |
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The photo was taken at your 90th birthday party with your son Prince Charles, grandson Prince William and great-grandson Prince George. |
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Today (November 20), the British Royal Family will hold an event to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. |
Kim Ngoc
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