NameQueen Elizabeth IIBorn21 April 1926Died8 September 2022HistoryBorn Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in Mayfair, London, the first child of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later called the Queen Mother.
In February 1952, Elizabeth became queen upon the death of her father George VI, and was coronated in June 1953.
Over her 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II visited New Zealand 10 years, often attending church occasions around the country. She was welcomed at many of our cathedrals, and often laid the foundation stone.
