King George VI slowly increases Elizabeth’s royal duties throughout World War II. The teenager is trained to be an active monarch, just like her father, connected with Britain’s people through ...

During World War II, the young Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, serving as a mechanic and driver. We look at how her wartime role shaped her public image, reflected her ...

During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1. AP Photo, File ...

During World War II, the queen became the first female member of the royal family to become a full-time member of the armed services, undertaking mechanical training.

Queen Elizabeth II meets Joe Biden and Jill Biden at a drinks reception for G7 leaders at The Eden Project on June 11, 2021, in St Austell, Cornwall. The royals will be out in force ...

Princess Elizabeth enrolled in the Women’s Auxilary Territorial Service (ATS), similar to the American Women’s Army Corps, where many women actively served in highly valuable support roles.

The reconstruction kept Queen Elizabeth out of World War II until May 1941. Upon its return to service, Queen Elizabeth posted to the Mediterranean Fleet.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. The palace announced she died ...

World leaders are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch who died on Thursday at the age of 96. The loss quickly reverberated around the globe, particularly ...

3. ‘No. 230873’ During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1.