Elizabeth II (1989 War)

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, 1926-1998) was the last monarch of the United Kingdom and the First Monarch of New Britain.

Elizabeth was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In 1947, she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Andrew, Duke of York; and Edward, Earl of Wessex.

Elizabeth's many historic visits and meetings include a state visit to the Republic of Ireland and visits to or from five popes.

Due to Stress and the loss of her Husband in 1995, The Queen Died in September 9 1998. It was announced to the press on the 11th of September.

She was succeeded by her son, Charles III.