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Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900–2002)![]() Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visiting the Royal Cornwall Show. This annual event, held at Wadebridge, is among the largest livestock shows in the UK. In 2000, 113,000 people attended the show over three days. As well as livestock, there are also separate horse and dog shows, a flower show, and marquees showcasing Cornish produce. Wife of King George VI of Great Britain. She was born Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, and on 26 April 1923 she married Albert, Duke of York, who became King George VI in 1936. Their children are Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In recent years the 70-year-old queen has moved to answer some criticisms of the monarchy by agreeing to pay income tax and by reducing the number of royals on the public payroll to just three - herself; her husband, Prince Philip; and Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother. |
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