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Indeed, as you have pointed out, it has been eight decades since George VI ascended to the throne and assumed the role of King of England. Both global society and the royal family have progressed in recent years. If you don’t recall, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the daughter of the king and the daughter of the king’s daughter.
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What Diana Said
Elizabeth was only ten years old when George VI was crowned King, and her younger sister, Margaret, was only six when George VI became King. Elizabeth was designated as the heir presumptive. When her father died in 1952, the then 25-year-old Elizabeth was forced to ascend to the throne and became Queen Elizabeth II.
What Diana Said
