Princess Elizabeth was just 13 years old when war broke out on September 3, 1939. Like many children living in London, Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret were evacuated to avoid …

Mar 24, 2020 · As the second World War raged, then-Princess Elizabeth rallied to the cause and enlisted in the military, helping boost the morale of the British people. As Britain’s longest …

Oct 11, 2022 · Queen Elizabeth was the last surviving head of state to have served during World War Two. Here’s exactly what role she played during the conflict. When World War Two broke …

Sep 9, 2022 · The future Queen Elizabeth was barely a teenager when World War II erupted, but she was determined to do what she could for her country — and she soon became the first …

Mar 16, 2023 · Her mother, Queen Elizabeth (known as Queen Mother), and her father, King George VI were at the frontlines in showcasing resilience for Britain during World War II. …

In 1945, as World War II drew to a close, Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army. At the age of 18, she became the first female …

May 26, 2024 · When World War II broke out in 1939, 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her family remained at Buckingham Palace despite the risk of German bombing raids. As the …

May 25, 2018 · Queen Elizabeth II was the first woman in the royal family to serve full-time in Britain's women's military during WWII.

Sep 8, 2022 · As queen, Elizabeth was the colonel-in-chief of the British Army regiments and corps, according to the museum; she was also the last living head of state to have served …

Jun 3, 2022 · As Britain’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth III has devoted her life to serving the people of Britain. But before this she entered a different kind of service, becoming …