In 1930, Princess Elizabeth gained a sister, with the birth of Princess Margaret Rose. These vary from well-established international charities to smaller bodies working in a specialist area or on a local basis only.Ī post shared by The Royal Family also spent time at the country homes of her paternal grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, and her mother's parents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. The Queen has links - as Royal Patron or President - with over 600 charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations. The Queen sees public and voluntary service as one of the most important elements of her work. Her Majesty continues to carry out a full programme of engagements, from visits to charities and schools, to hosting visiting Heads of State, to leading the nation in Remembrance and celebratory events - all supported by other members of the Royal Family. Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, she has been an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
Her extraordinary reign has seen her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits. The Queen has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe.
