The Queen's life during Second World War – childhood to the military

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has died aged 96.

The Second World War saw Her Majesty – known then as Princess Elizabeth – take on a whole new level of responsibility.

Through the conflict, Princess Elizabeth went from a young girl to embodying the British resilience during some of the darkest hours the country has ever experienced, even becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Forces in a full-time active role.

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