hello and welcome to our channel where we teach English through powerful and emotional stories today we are starting a very special story the real life journey of Queen Elizabeth II one of the most famous and respected women in the world in this story you will learn about her life her struggles her love her royal duties her family her power her heart and everything in between we will explain it all in easy simple English so that you can enjoy the story and also improve your English this story is perfect for beginners so don’t worry if your English is not strong yet
just relax and enjoy so stay with us listen carefully and if you love learning English through stories don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more beautiful stories like this now let’s begin part one the beginning of a queen the early life of Elizabeth the story of Queen Elizabeth two begins before she was a queen before the crown before the palaces before the power she was just a little girl named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor she was born on April 21st 1926 in a lovely house in London the capital of England she was not born in a palace not in a royal castle
she was born at her grandfather’s house at 17 Brutin Street in Mayfair London her father was Prince Albert and her mother was Lady Elizabeth Bose Lion when Elizabeth was born no one thought she would become queen her father was not a king and she was not expected to sit on the throne her family called her Lily a sweet nickname because little Elizabeth had trouble saying her full name as a baby as a child Elizabeth was quiet polite and always serious she had beautiful blue eyes golden hair and a face full of curiosity she loved horses dogs and books she was very close to her
younger sister Princess Margaret who was born in 1930 4 years after Elizabeth the two girls spent their days playing together in the garden dancing singing and listening to fairy tales their parents raised them with love and discipline they were part of the royal family but still they lived a simple and private life not like the kings and queens in the movies elizabeth’s father Prince Albert later became King George V 6th but that happened in a very unexpected way in 1936 something happened that changed Elizabeth’s life forever her uncle King Edward VIII decided to
leave the throne he wanted to marry a woman named Wallace Simpson who was divorced the royal rules said he could not marry her and remain king so he gave up the crown elizabeth’s father Prince Albert became the next king he was given a new name King George V 6th that meant Elizabeth was now the next in line to be queen she was just 10 years old but suddenly she became the future queen of the United Kingdom the life of games dolls and bedtime stories was over a new life of training duty and
royal lessons had begun elizabeth did not go to a regular school like other children instead she studied at home she was taught by private teachers who helped her learn history law French literature and the British Constitution she was also trained in public speaking manners and how to speak with leaders and handle royal duties her mother also taught her how to behave like a true lady with grace and strength from a young age Elizabeth was very serious calm and wise beyond her years her teachers were shocked by how focused and disciplined she was she always listened
carefully and worked hard she also loved animals especially horses and corgi dogs she got her first pony at the age of four and she would ride horses every chance she got when World War II started in 1939 Elizabeth was just 13 years old it was a scary time the skies were dark bombs were falling and families were afraid many children were sent away from London to stay safe even Elizabeth and Margaret were moved to Windsor Castle even though she was just a teenager Elizabeth wanted to help
she made her first public radio broadcast in 1940 when she spoke to the children of Britain and said “When peace comes remember it will be for us the children of today to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.” Her voice was soft but her words were strong she began learning about leadership responsibility and courage in 1945 Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service ATS a women’s branch of the British Army she trained as a mechanic and truck driver yes the future queen could fix engines and drive military vehicles she wore a uniform worked hard and wanted
to be just like any other woman helping in the war this made her the first female royal family member to serve in the military the public loved her even more she was not just a princess in a castle she was a young woman of action discipline and heart during this time another beautiful thing was growing in her life love part two love Marriage and Becoming the Queen elizabeth met Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark for the first time in 1934 at a family wedding she was just 8 years old and
Philip was 13 at that time no one thought much about it but 5 years later in 1939 something special happened elizabeth was 13 and Philillip was 18 he was tall strong full of confidence with blue eyes and a cheeky smile he was a naval cadet training to serve in the British Royal Navy elizabeth and her parents visited the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth and Philip was asked to show her around they spent some time together and something inside Elizabeth changed that day from that moment she fell in love with him she returned home and started writing letters to
Philillip he replied “Their friendship grew slowly elizabeth’s heart began to dream of a future with him even during the Second World War they continued to write letters philip was fighting in the Navy while Elizabeth was learning to be a royal leader but in their hearts a quiet love was growing now this love story was not simple philip was born into a royal family but his life was not easy he was born on June 10th 1921 on a kitchen table in Greece his family was royal but poor and exiled they had to leave Greece when he was a baby philip’s mother was Princess Alice and his father
was Prince Andrew of Greece but their family had many problems his mother became mentally unwell and was sent to a hospital his father left the family and lived in France philip moved from country to country living in Germany France and Britain often without his parents he was raised by relatives sent to different schools and lived a lonely childhood when he joined the British Navy he finally found a place to belong but even then he had no money no stable home and no strong royal position so when Elizabeth told her family she wanted to marry him many royal advisers said
“No he is not royal enough he has no money he is too rough and loud he is not British enough but Elizabeth was calm and firm she knew what she wanted she told her father King George V 6th that she loved Philillip and would not change her mind her father respected her feelings he told her she could marry Philillip but only if she waited until she was 21 so she waited for years in July 1947 Elizabeth turned 21 years old that same year on July 9th she and Philip became officially engaged philip gave her a beautiful ring made from diamonds that belonged to his mother the
news spread across the world the future queen was getting married their royal wedding took place on November 20th 1947 at Westminster Abbey London it was just 2 years after World War II had ended and people were still healing the wedding gave them hope joy and something to celebrate elizabeth wore a beautiful white satin gown designed by Norman Hartnull it had 10,000 pearls and a long train she even used ration coupons to pay for the dress just like any other woman at the time Philip had
to give up his Greek and Danish titles and become a British citizen he was given a new title his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh they looked happy young and full of love the nation watched the world smiled after the wedding Elizabeth and Philip moved into Clarence House a home in London they tried to live a normal life as normal as royals could be in 1948 Elizabeth gave birth to their first child Prince Charles he would one day become king two years later in 1950 they had their daughter Princess Anne philip and Elizabeth were loving parents philip taught the children to sail
fish and live a strong life elizabeth told bedtime stories and gave hugs at this time Elizabeth was not yet queen her father King George V 6th was still king but his health was getting worse he smoked too much and had serious health problems elizabeth knew her life was about to change in 1952 Elizabeth and Philip went on a royal tour to Kenya a country in Africa it was part of the British Empire they stayed in a beautiful wooden lodge high in the trees where you could watch elephants and wild animals it was during this peaceful stay on February 6th 1952 that Elizabeth
got the news her father King George V 6th had died she was now the new queen of the United Kingdom she was just 25 years old standing under the trees in Africa wearing a simple dress holding binoculars to look at animals and in that moment she became Queen Elizabeth II elizabeth returned to London immediately the world watched her plane land she walked down the steps not as a princess but as the new queen she looked calm sad and strong the prime minister and other royal leaders greeted her she had lost her father and gained a crown all in the same moment she moved into
Buckingham Palace the official home of the monarch her life was now filled with meetings ceremonies speeches and royal duties on June 2nd 1953 her coronation was held at Westminster Abbey it was the first royal coronation shown on television millions of people across the world watched the 27-year-old queen wear the crown of St edward and sit on the throne she held a golden orb a scepter and made a promise i declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be
devoted to your service and she meant every word now she was a young mother a wife and the queen of many nations all at once philip had to adjust too he had to walk two steps behind her wife something that was difficult for him in the beginning he had to give up his Navy career which he loved but he did it because he loved her behind the palace doors they were like any other couple they laughed argued supported each other and shared quiet moments they spent evenings reading watching TV or
walking together in the gardens they wrote notes to each other had breakfast together whenever they could and always respected each other’s roles part three the life of a young queen power parenthood and public duty she ruled not just the United Kingdom but also Canada Australia New Zealand and many countries in Africa the Caribbean and Asia these were part of the British Empire which was slowly changing into something new called the Commonwealth a group of nations linked by history friendship and cooperation so her job wasn’t just about Britain she had to understand many cultures
travel to many places and connect with many people she worked every single day including holidays she read official papers daily in a red leather box even on Christmas every morning she met with advisers ministers or world leaders every evening she read reports and wrote notes she couldn’t vote she couldn’t give personal opinions she couldn’t even choose where to live freely she belonged to the people now but behind palace doors she was also a mother and a wife let’s talk about her family life in detail she had four children each very different first Prince Charles born 1948
quiet sensitive thoughtful grew up knowing he would one day be king this was not easy for him second Princess Anne born 1950 strong independent and sporty loved horses and didn’t care much about fashion or fame third Prince Andrew born 1960 charming bold and funloving became a helicopter pilot in the Navy four Prince Edward born 1964 kind shy and artistic loved theater and film Elizabeth loved her children deeply but her schedule was always full she tried to spend mornings with them have breakfast when possible and attend special events but royal duties often
pulled her away philip helped a lot with parenting he taught the kids discipline confidence and courage he pushed them to be strong elizabeth and Philip were married for 73 years one of the longest royal marriages in history they were very different people elizabeth was calm quiet and serious philip was energetic blunt and had a big sense of humor but they balanced each other perfectly philip made her laugh when things got hard elizabeth gave him love and respect they wrote notes to each other every day he called her Lily she called him my strength and stay they had
little traditions evening walks afternoon tea and picnics in the Scottish countryside they both loved dogs horses and nature their favorite place was Balmoral Castle in Scotland there they wore simple clothes cooked food themselves and enjoyed family time away from the cameras let’s talk about her fashion and personality because many people are curious queen Elizabeth was known for her bright colored coats matching hats and handbags why did she wear such bright colors so people can see me she once said she believed that when someone travels far to see the queen
they should be able to spot her from a distance she wanted people to feel seen and respected she always wore pearls small gloves and black shoes she didn’t follow trends but she had her own royal style her personality was very disciplined always on time quietly funny she loved small jokes and pranks private she never showed too much emotion in public strong minded once she decided something she rarely changed her mind loyal to her family her country and her people even queens face challenges and Elizabeth had many let’s talk about the problems in her family 1980s and 1990s a time
of storms prince Charles and Princess Diana got married in 1981 at first it looked like a fairy tale but behind the scenes things were not well charles was in love with another woman Camila Parker BS diana felt alone and unhappy their marriage slowly broke in 1992 three of her children had marriage problems charles and Diana separated anne got divorced andrew also separated from his wife that year Windsor Castle caught fire the queen said 1992 was her annis horabilis Latin for horrible year then came a tragedy that shook the world on August 31st 1997 Princess Diana died
in a car crash in Paris the world was in shock people cried openly on the streets flowers were left outside Buckingham Palace in piles but the Queen did not make a public statement immediately she stayed in Scotland with her grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry who had just lost their mother people got angry they said the Queen didn’t care but in truth she was trying to protect her grandsons and help them grieve in peace later she gave a live speech on TV she looked straight into
the camera and said “As a grandmother I say from my heart I admire Diana she was an exceptional and gifted human being.” That moment softened hearts people understood her pain in the 2000s Elizabeth became a grandmother and great grandmother she had many young faces around her she was still working every day attending events hosting world leaders giving speeches opening schools hospitals and museums meeting people from all walks of life she met 14 different prime ministers during her reign
from Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson she also met every American president from Harry Truman to Joe Biden except one she traveled more than 1 million miles visited over 100 countries and never complained her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 the world celebrated her Diamond Jubilee 60 years as queen crowds cheered flags waved concerts were held the queen smiled she had become more than just a queen she was a grandmother to a nation a symbol of continuity wisdom and grace part four the later years a queen of strength heartbreak and grace the 21st century began and Elizabeth was no
longer a young queen she was now an elderly woman still strong still smiling but with many years of experience behind her eyes she had ruled for over 50 years by the time the 2000s arrived think about that the world had changed televisions had become smartphones horses had become helicopters letters had become emails men walked on the moon wars had ended new ones had begun and yet Elizabeth was still there standing tall one of the sweetest parts of her later years was her relationship with
her grandchildren she was no longer just the queen to them she was granny she had eight grandchildren and each one brought her joy in a special way one Prince William quiet thoughtful the future king she had private lunches with him to guide him gently two Prince Harry energetic emotional rebellious she had a soft spot for him they laughed a lot together three Princess Beatatrice and Princess Eujenei sweet stylish emotional she admired their kindness and creativity four Peter and Zara from Princess Anne zara was into horses just like her grandmother they spent time together
riding in the countryside five lady Louise and James youngest of all children of Prince Edward elizabeth often read books with Louise and taught her about royal history she wrote birthday cards for them gave them small thoughtful gifts sometimes funny sometimes homemade her Christmas traditions were very special at Sandringham House the entire family gathered they sang carols played silly games ate turkey dinner with pudding elizabeth would give a speech and smile at everyone always wearing a sparkly brooch or her famous pearl necklace she may have
been queen of a nation but in that living room she was just granny even in her 80s and 90s Elizabeth lived a very structured and disciplined life let’s walk through a typical day in her later years 7:30 a.m wake up her maid would bring tea Earl Gay and biscuits she liked silence in the mornings 8:00 a.
m bathe dress always neatly with a special outfit prepared the day before and review the day schedule 8:30 a.m breakfast often simple toast jam scrambled eggs sometimes fish 9:00 a.m read official papers in the red box 11:00 a.m to 1 p.m meet guests ministers ambassadors or people receiving awards 100 p.m light lunch she enjoyed grilled fish or chicken with salad 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m walk in the garden or ride her pony even in her 90s 5:00 p.
m tea time her favorite moment she loved scones jam and a good cup of dargilling tea 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m dinner usually with close family 9:00 p.m watch a little TV she liked crime dramas at a horse races 10:30 p.m read or write in her diary then go to sleep even at 90 she didn’t rest much she believed if I’m alive I must serve now we come to one of the most emotional parts of her life the loss of her beloved husband Prince Phillip in April 2021 after 73 years of marriage Philip passed away peacefully at 99 years old
they had been together since she was 13 she was now 94 that day the palace announced it is with deep sorrow that her majesty the queen announces the death of her beloved husband the world cried but no one felt it like she did his funeral was small and quiet due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the world saw a heartbreaking image the queen sitting alone dressed in black with her head bowed in silence no tears no words just grief she once said “Grief is the price we pay for love.” After that she spent more time alone but she still worked she still smiled she still
showed up because that’s who she was now let’s talk about a modern challenge in 2020 Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle announced they were stepping away from royal duties it shocked the world people called it Megsit later Harry and Megan gave a TV interview where they talked about their struggles in the royal family especially about race mental health and media pressure some things they said hurt the queen but she responded not with anger but with dignity the palace released a statement the issues raised are concerning while some recollections may vary they
will be taken very seriously harry Megan and Archie will always be much loved members of the family this showed the world something powerful even in conflict Elizabeth chose kindness she believed in family first always in 2022 Queen Elizabeth made history she became the first British monarch ever to celebrate a platinum jubilee 70 years on the throne the nation celebrated for 4 days there were street parties concerts and fireworks but her health was weak she couldn’t attend every event still she made a surprise appearance on the palace balcony
wearing a light green coat and hat she smiled at the crowd waving gently her eyes sparkled with peace that moment meant so much to people she was 96 she had ruled longer than anyone and she was still standing after the Jubilee her health slowly declined she moved to Balmoral Castle her favorite place the quiet Scottish countryside where she had spent childhood summers she spent her last days in peace surrounded by nature staff and some close family members part five the final chapter the Queen’s last years and the crown’s new era but behind the smiles the queen’s health was declining 
she had mobility issues and stopped attending many events in person still she continued to meet people privately including her prime ministers in September 2022 she met the new prime minister Liz Truss just 2 days before her death even at the very end she was doing her duty on September 8th 2022 Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland she was 96 years old the news shook the world for many people she’d been the queen their entire lives it was hard to imagine the world without her people cried at the streets they left flowers outside Buckingham
Palace bells rang across the country the Queen’s coffin was taken from Balmoral to Edinburgh then to London where thousands waited in long lines sometimes for 20 hours just to say goodbye her funeral was watched by billions it was one of the most viewed events in history after her passing her eldest son Charles became King Charles III he had waited longer than any heir in history he was already 73 years old when he became king his wife Camila became queen consort many people had different opinions about King Charles some still remembered his past especially his marriage to
Princess Diana but many were also ready to accept him as king and they hoped he would carry on his mother’s legacy of stability and service after Queen Elizabeth’s death many changes happened prince William became the Prince of Wales the title that his father Charles had held for so many years william and his wife Catherine Kate are now the most popular members of the royal family prince Harry Queen Elizabeth’s grandson lives in the US with his wife Megan they stepped away from royal duties and gave interviews that created big headlines their decision caused a lot of
debate and even tension within the family the royal family is now smaller and the roles are more focused king Charles wants a more modern monarchy with fewer people working as official royals queen Elizabeth’s legacy queen Elizabeth II was more than just a queen she was a symbol of stability tradition and strength she ruled during World War II the Cold War the rise of technology the CO 19 pandemic the independence of many countries from the British Empire she ruled with grace never giving political opinions never creating drama always calm always dignified
she met 14 US presidents more than 170 world leaders and saw 15 prime ministers in her time she was the face of Britain but also a grandmother to the world people respected her for her discipline her kindness her sense of humor and her sense of duty queen Elizabeth II was born into royalty yes but she didn’t choose to be queen the crown was given to her when she was just 25 she was not ready she was not trained like a soldier she didn’t go to university she was young she was scared she had doubts but still she stood up she learned she grew she worked hard every
single day and she never stopped not for 70 years she lost her father she lost her husband she lost many friends she saw wars hate judgment mistakes criticism and even betrayal but she always stayed calm silent and strong she kept her promise she said at 21 “My whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.
” And she kept that promise till her very last breath she was not just the queen of England she was the queen of many countries at the same time yes more than 30 countries have had Queen Elizabeth II as their queen at some point in history isn’t that incredible now let’s go on a little world tour together to visit the countries where Queen Elizabeth was not just a guest but their real queen what does it mean to be queen of many countries let’s make it easy queen Elizabeth didn’t sit on 30 different thrones she didn’t fly from one palace to another every week no these countries were called the Commonwealth realms
that means they accepted her as their head of state their royal figure she was like the grandmother of the country loved respected and symbolic each country had its own government laws and prime ministers but the queen was their royal head shown on their money honored in their events and visited as a royal guest let’s meet the 15 countries she ruled before her death in 2022 one United Kingdom of course her home two Canada yes the queen of snow and maple leaves three Australia good day the queen ruled down under too four New Zealand the queen of beautiful mountains and sheep
five Jamaica she ruled this island of music and sunshine six Bahamas she visited these dreamy beaches as their queen seven Grenada another Caribbean beauty under her crown eight Papua New Guinea far in the Pacific still loyal to her nine Solomon Islands a group of islands that called her queen 10 St lucia Caribbean love for the queen 11th St vincent and the Grenadines another gem in the ocean 12th bleise a small country in Central America that loved her 13 antigga and Barbuda two islands one queen 14 st kits and Nevice tiny but royal 15 tuvalu a very small island nation
with a very big heart for her what changed over time some countries stopped being monarchies for example Barbados said goodbye to the queen in 2021 and became a republic others like India Pakistan Sri Lanka and South Africa had her as queen in early years but later became republics too but Queen Elizabeth always respected their decisions she believed in friendship not control even after some countries removed her as queen they still stayed in the Commonwealth family which means they respected her and remained connected did she visit these countries yes and people came
out in millions to see her she visited Canada over 20 times Australia 16 times India Africa Caribbean nations and many more she met children danced with locals and smiled for hours people didn’t just see her as a queen they saw her as part of their lives why was this so special because no one else in history ruled so many countries peacefully for so long she wasn’t just a queen she was a symbol of unity friendship and continuity for millions of people around the world for over 70 years imagine having your face on coins stamps and school walls in 15 countries at once that was
Queen Elizabeth II now what can we learn from her we don’t need to be kings or queens to be great we don’t need a crown to be powerful we don’t need millions of people watching us to be special what we need is something the queen had discipline kindness patience strength dedication and heart she showed us that a strong person doesn’t always speak loudly sometimes they just show up every day and do their work quietly she taught us that duty is not about showing off it’s about showing up
she reminded us that even if the world changes values like honesty loyalty service and grace will always be respected so dear listener here is your crown now be loyal to your dreams be kind even when others are not stay strong when life tests you keep your promises and do your best even when no one is watching because you can be royal in your own way you may never wear a real crown but you can wear a crown of respect honor and character and that’s more powerful than gold the queen is gone but her story lives on and now your story begins make it great make it
honest make it unforgettable because you never know one day the world might tell your story too
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