But soon the marriage became troubled, and after their divorce, she was killed in a car accident in 1997. The Queen's four children, along with Prince William, Prince Harry, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to be with her. Elizabeth was born in her grandparents' home at Mayfair, London on 21 April 1925, although it was kept secret until a year later because her parents wanted everyone to think she was slightly younger.

She proposed an alliance, something which she had refused to do when offered one by Feodor's father, but was turned down. Commemorative stamps and coins were made in honour of the Jubilee, and a portrait of the Queen wearing sapphire jewellery was reissued.Elizabeth I (7 September 1533–24 March 1603) [a] was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603.

After Elizabeth's own death, a note from him was found among her most personal belongings, marked "his last letter" in her handwriting.In 2012, the Queen's 60 years as monarch were marked by Diamond Jubilee celebrations, including a grand pageant of boats on the Thames [30] and a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. Despite the combination of financial strains and prolonged war after 1588, Parliament was not summoned more often. Many of the duties were shared by other members of the Royal Family, who also became become patrons of many organisations.