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Her surviving daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, was by her side. The Queen Mother had been suffering from a chest cold since Christmas 2001. At 101 years and 238 days old she was the first member of the British royal family to live past the age of 100. She was the longest-living member of the British royal family at the time of her death.
Apr 2, 2014 · Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen...
- British royal family line of succession
Learn about the life and achievements of the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, the former British sovereign. Find out about her childhood, marriage, family, activities, honours and arms.
- 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.
Sep 15, 2022 · After her husband’s death and the accession of her daughter, also named Elizabeth, to the throne, she began to be known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, so as not to confuse.
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- Rachel Burchfield
Jun 2, 2020 · With a life spanning a century, the Queen Mother was a revered figure in British life. With contributions from renowned royal expert David Starkey, this documentary presents a revealing...
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- Real Royalty
Learn about the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who was married to King George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Find out about her wedding, coronation and funeral in the Abbey, and see images and documents related to her.
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (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 Febr... Wikipedia
- August 4, 1900, Hitchin, England
- March 30, 2002, Royal Lodge
- Pneumonia
- 5'2" (1.57m)
- George VI(m 1923 - 1952)
- Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
- Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
- Crown in Crisis: Death, The Royal Variety Performance 1982, A Queen Is Crowned, The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress, The Royal Visit
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