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Signature. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon [b] (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 to 6 February 1952 as the wife of King George VI. She was concurrently the last Empress of India until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947.
- 9 April 2002, King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
- Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck
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 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who was born in 1900, married King George VI in 1923, and died in 2002. Find out about her coronation, funeral, and burial in the Abbey.
Mar 31, 2002 · Father Was an Eccentric. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was born in London on Aug. 4, 1900, in the waning days of the reign of Queen Victoria, a golden time for the British monarchy and ...
Sep 15, 2022 · A tribute to the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who died 20 years ago. Learn about her childhood, marriage, role as Queen, and relationship with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II.
