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Her mother opened the Games that year, and the rest of the royal family traveled to support Anne. We have worked as daily newspaper reporters, major national magazine editors, and as editors-in-chief of regional media publications. The 14-year-old princess, showing her calm and firm personality, told them “that in the end, all will be well; for God will care for us and give us victory and peace.”

Elizabeth soon started taking on other public duties.

Other than receiving a good scare, the queen wasn’t hurt. The royal family continues to receive some government support, but the queen cut back on spending.

Also in 2012, Elizabeth celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as queen.

William’s younger brother, Prince Harry, went a step further in breaking the mold.

George VI proved to be a capable leader during World War II, boosting morale and acting a symbol of British determination to defeat Nazi Germany.

During the war, Princess Elizabeth took part in public events to help the war effort, famously including training as a driver and mechanic for the Auxiliary Territorial Service at age 19.

Thus Elizabeth was not widely expected to assume the throne — her uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales, was the heir apparent, and her own father showed little inclination for public life. More bad news came when a fire broke out at Windsor Castle in November. Our staff also works with freelance writers, researchers, and other contributors to produce the smart, compelling profiles and articles you see on our site.

Kate Middleton didn’t travel to say her final goodbyes, citing the recent start of the school year for her children. Despite her less-pedigreed family history, however, Kate, now the duchess of Cambridge, did come from wealth. More than a week later, she was in Montreal to open the Summer Olympics. The date also marks the anniversary of the death of her father.

The Royal Mint also issued eight new commemorative coins in honor of the queen’s Sapphire Jubilee.

Later that year, the monarchy took what was considered a major step toward transitioning to the next generation: On November 12, Charles handled the traditional Remembrance Sunday duty of placing a wreath at the Cenotaph war memorial, as the queen watched from a nearby balcony.

In August 2019, Elizabeth made a rare intrusion into political matters when she agreed to a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament until October 14, less than three weeks before Britain’s planned departure from the European Union.

Relationship With Prime Ministers

Elizabeth had 15 prime ministers placed into power during her reign, with the queen and PM having a weekly, confidential meeting.

In 2019, Prince Andrew was forced to step down from public duties, following a media firestorm.

Princess Elizabeth immediately flew back to London. She was especially known for her love of corgis, owning more than 30 descendants of the first corgi she received as a teenager, until the death of the final one, Willow, in 2018.