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1. www.historyhit.com › what-was-queen-elizabeth-iisWhat Was Queen Elizabeth II’s Role in World War Two?

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   Oct 11, 2022 · It seems Queen Elizabeth’s time spent as a driver and mechanic left a lasting legacy on her and her family, even after the war ended: the Queen taught her children how to drive, she continued to drive well into her 90s and is said to have occasionally fixed faulty machinery and car engines some years after World War Two.

2. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesA Princess At War: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II

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   She had been given the role of honorary colonel of the Grenadier Guards, which symbolized her military involvement in the war effort. When Princess Elizabeth turned 18 in 1944, she insisted upon joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army.

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3. theweek.com › 101583 › what-the-queen-did-in-theWhat the Queen did in the Second World War

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   Jun 5, 2019 · As the director of the International Museum of World War II, Kenneth Rendell, told Time last year: “People have said to me that the lucky ones were the pilots, because they were doing something.”

4. www.iwm.org.uk › history › what-the-royal-family-didWhat The Royal Family Did During The Second World War

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   Rationing did not end until 1954 and Princess Elizabeth even saved up ration coupons to buy the material for her wedding dress in 1947. Just seven years after the end of the war, Elizabeth became Queen. This experience of coming of age during a war would play a pivotal role in shaping how she reigned and who she is.

5. inews.co.uk › news › queen-second-world-war-what-doWhat did the Queen do in the war? Elizabeth II's Second World ...

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   Sep 8, 2022 · If anything sums up the Queen’s extraordinary longevity, it is the fact that played an active part in the Second World War. In 1939, a 13-year-old Elizabeth witnessed the beginning of the conflict.

6. inews.co.uk › news › queen-what-do-war-elizabeth-iiWhat did the Queen do in the war? Elizabeth II's WW2 service ...

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   Jun 2, 2022 · Elizabeth II’s WW2 service explained as Trooping the Colour marks Jubilee The Queen is celebrating 70 years on the throne this weekend, and events will mark her life and work By Jaymi McCann

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   What role did Queen Elizabeth play during WW2?

   • 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 out in 1939, the then Princess Elizabeth was 13 while her younger sister Margaret was 9.

   What Was Queen Elizabeth II’s Role in World War Two?

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   Why did Queen Elizabeth II enlist in the military?

   • Queen Elizabeth II enlisted in the military to boost British people's morale during World War II.\nQueen Elizabeth II is the only remaining head of state still living who served in World War II.\nShe underwent a six-week course in auto mechanic training in Aldershot, based in Surrey.

   What You Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth's Time In World War II

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   Did Queen Elizabeth Drive after WW2?

   • It seems Queen Elizabeth’s time spent as a driver and mechanic left a lasting legacy on her and her family, even after the war ended: the Queen taught her children how to drive, she continued to drive well into her 90s and is said to have occasionally fixed faulty machinery and car engines some years after World War Two.

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   Why did kings and princesses fight in WW2?

   • They wanted to keep people’s spirits up during the war years and took on the role of boosting morale with fervour. Kate Clements, IWM curator: "The King’s sister, Princess Mary – known as the Princess Royal, was also involved in the war effort.

   What The Royal Family Did During The Second World War

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   Why did the king and Queen visit RAF bases during the Blitz?

   • The King and Queen made many visits to areas that had bombed during the Blitz, as well as to serving personnel, to munitions factories, to RAF bases and Royal Naval ships, and to troops training for combat. They wanted to keep people’s spirits up during the war years and took on the role of boosting morale with fervour.

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   Why is Queen Elizabeth important today?

   • Today, Queen Elizabeth is colonel-in-chief of 16 British Army regiments and corps, and many Commonwealth units. As a member of the ATS, she was the first female of the Royal family to be an active duty member of the British Armed Forces. The Queen is also the last surviving head of state to have served during the Second World War.

   A Princess At War: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II

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   May 10, 2022 · Elizabeth had to fight to join the Army and be taken seriously. According to History, she pleaded with her father to allow her to help with the war effort. After a year of arguing with the king and queen, he finally allowed the future queen to join the battle at the young age of 19.