How did queen elizabeth become queen?

Edward's will was set aside and Mary became queen, deposing Lady Jane Grey. During Mary's reign, Elizabeth was imprisoned for nearly a year on suspicion of supporting Protestant rebels. In 1558, Elizabeth succeeded her half-sister to the throne and set out to rule by good counsel. read more

Upon his death, Princess Elizabeth, his oldest daughter, became Queen of England. The Death and Burial of King George VI Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, were in East Africa when King George died. read more

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home. read more