ifestyles under constant scrutiny from the media. Their position remains one of great fascination and is based on a history of more than 1500 years.
Queen Elizabeth II is Head of State in many countries besides Britain, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Despite this list, her powers are strictly limited as figurehead in each democratic state.
She married Prince Philip in 1947. He is called the Duke of Edinburgh and was the son of a Greek prince, although his family was originally from Denmark. Philip supports the Queen in her duties and at the same time, travels extensively to encourage world conservation projects. Until recently he was President of the Worldwide Fund for Nature. He remains active and fit as he approaches his 80s.
Prince Charles, who is called the Prince of Wales, is the Queens eldest son and is set to succeed to the throne one day. He was in the navy before taking on a life of public duties. He is known to have strong opinions on architecture, the environment and against the genetic modification of food. His fairytale marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales, did not work, and following its end, she was killed in a tragic car crash.
Diana was recognized as one of the most beautiful women in the world millions mourned her death. In her life, she had devoted her time to charities, specifically those involved with children and AIDS.
Charles and Diana had two sons, Princes William and Harry, who are both still at school. William is set to succeed to the throne as king after his father.
Princess Anne is the Queens only daughter and is called the Princess Royal. She is seen as one of the most hardworking Royals. Once voted Britains Sportswoman of the Year for competing as a horsewoman in the Olympics, she has since throw
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