Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 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.
her majesty queen elizabeth ii 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