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After her husband died, she was officially known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Born into a family of British nobility , Elizabeth came to prominence in 1923 when she married Prince Albert, Duke of York , the second son of King George V and Queen Mary .
- 9 April 2002, King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Queen Mother Elizabeth, the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Find out how she supported the British people during WWII, visited allies, and became the royal family's matriarch.
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- Born the Hon. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon. Lady Elizabeth was the ninth child and fourth daughter of Lord Claude George Bowes-Lyon and Lady Nina Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Lord and Lady Glamis.
- Outbreak of the First World War. The outbreak of the First World War saw Glamis Castle turned into a reception centre and hospital for the wounded. Lady Elizabeth spent the war years helping with the running of the hospital and aiding the welfare and morale of the patients.
- Meets Prince Albert (future King George VI) for the first time. Lady Elizabeth meets Prince Albert at a dance given by Lord and Lady Farquhar at 7 Grosvenor Square, London.
- Takes part in her first Royal occasion. Lady Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Princess Mary to Henry, Viscount Lascelles at Westminster Abbey.
Learn about the life and achievements of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and the widow of King George VI. Find out about her childhood, marriage, family, public duties, leisure activities, arms and standards, and honours.
Learn about the life and legacy of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who became Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother in 1952 and was married and crowned in the Abbey in 1923. Find out how she died, was buried and honoured in the Abbey in 2002.
On 30 March 2002 at 15:15 GMT, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon), widow to King George VI and mother to Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 101 at Royal Lodge, Windsor.
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Nov 4, 2022 · Born the Honourable Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon on August 4, 1900, she was one of 10 children and the fourth daughter of her parents. Rita Martin // Getty Images. 1907: A Scottish...