who is the queen of australia married to?
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Elizabeth II
In 1947, she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,
what is victoria cross for australia? Highest award in the Australian Honours System. why is this awarded? "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry.." who instituted it? Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia who were some of its recipients? Keith Payne and Trooper Mark Donaldson, to name some.
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Elizabeth II [SEP] Introduction
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). Her father ascended the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In 1947, she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.