Elizabeth Ii (Noun)
Meaning
Daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-); "Elizabeth II is the head of state in Great Britain".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Elizabeth II was just 25 years old when her father King George VI passed away, and she became the new monarch of the United Kingdom.
- The Queen, Elizabeth II, reigned for more than seven decades and remains the longest-reigning British monarch in history.
- In 1992, Elizabeth II famously referred to that particular year as an 'annus horribilis,' due to personal scandals within the Royal Family.
- Elizabeth II played a crucial role in modernizing the British monarchy by embracing new media, including television broadcasts and live appearances.
- As the longest-serving head of state in British history, Elizabeth II served as the Queen of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland from 1952 until her passing in 2022.