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Elizabeth II. Personal Life and Relationships
Personal Life and Relationships
This timeline highlights significant events in Queen Elizabeth II's personal life, including her relationships and family milestones.
20 November 1947
Marriage to Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.
14 November 1948
Birth of Prince Charles
The Queen's first child, Charles, Prince of Wales, was born.
15 August 1950
Birth of Princess Anne
The Queen's second child and only daughter, Princess Anne, was born.
19 February 1960
Birth of Prince Andrew
The Queen's third child, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was born.
10 March 1964
Birth of Prince Edward
The Queen's fourth child, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, was born.
24 February 1981
Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral.
31 August 1997
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car accident in Paris, leading to widespread public grief and criticism of the royal family's initial response.
