4th AUGUST 1900 - 30th MARCH 2002
Now the Queen Mother rests In Windsor Castle Next to her husband
King George V1
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was the mother
of Queen Elizabeth II, the present British sovereign, and the
widow of the late King George VI. The daughter of Lord Glamis,
later 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, she was descended
from the Royal House of Scotland and retained strong
associations with Scotland.
The Queen Mother's remarkable life spanned over a century, a
period of immense change. Having married Prince Albert, Duke of
York in 1923, she found herself Queen Consort on the abdication
of King Edward VIII in 1936.
As Queen she played a significant role in the life of the
nation, supporting the King and helping to uphold national
morale during the difficult years of the Second World War and
its aftermath. Widowed at the age of 51, she continued to
undertake Royal duties for the next fifty years in support of
her daughter.
The Queen. Public appearances continued right up to the end of
her life, even in periods of ill health. The resilience, sense
of duty and gracefulness of The Queen Mother in all areas of her
life earned her a secure place in the heart of national life
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