Summary of Being the Queen: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II | National Geographic (Full Episode)

00:00:00 - 00:40:00

The video discusses the life of Queen Elizabeth II, from her childhood as a princess to her time as queen. The most notable event discussed is her marriage to Prince Philip, which took many years to happen. The video also discusses the challenges that came with having a husband who was so active and enthusiastic.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the life of Queen Elizabeth II and her relationship with her husband, Prince Philip. The Queen put family before duty when she decided not to go to Kenya to help her husband after he was diagnosed with a fever. The video also discusses the death of the King, which occurred in 1952.
• 00:05:00 Queen Elizabeth II became queen at the age of 25, after the death of her father. She quickly had to become responsible for the government and the welfare of her people. Her coronation was a joyous event, but she knew that her life would be full of duties and responsibilities. Throughout her reign, she has maintained the support of her people and has continued to work hard on behalf of her country.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses the life of Queen Elizabeth II, from her childhood as a princess to her time as queen. The most notable event discussed is her marriage to Prince Philip, which took many years to happen. The video also discusses the challenges that came with having a husband who was so active and enthusiastic.
• 00:15:00 The queen has been married for over 40 years and has had several children, but her younger sister, Princess Margaret, will likely become the next queen. The queen has ruled out divorcing her sister, but she may obtain a legal separation from her husband.
• 00:20:00 This video discusses the recent separation of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and how this has generated speculation about the future of Princess Margaret. The Queen is seen as sympathizing with her sister and being in conflict with advisors over whether or not to allow Princess Margaret to marry a divorced man.
• 00:25:00 Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she will not marry a group captain, mindful of the church's teaching that Christian marriage is indissoluble. She also resolves to put the consideration of her duties to the commonwealth before any others. This is a significant move, as it reveals her concern for the future of the monarchy. Princess Margaret, Elizabeth's sister, had a difficult life, never knowing who she was or who she was supposed to be. Diana, Elizabeth's mother, broke down in tears after a book detailing her unhappiness was published. These events may be a sign of the monarchy's end.
• 00:30:00 Queen Elizabeth II has said it is time for her son, Prince Charles, and his now-divorced wife, Princess Diana, to officially end their troubled marriage. The prince who made his televised admission of adultery over a year ago is said to agree. The princess who made her televised admission of adultery a few weeks ago is said to be devastated and will give her response after the holidays. The queen actually tried to bring Diana under her wing but Diana was very reluctant. The princess of Wales embroiled now in a fresh round of personal controversy, rugby star Will Carling and his wife Julia are splitting up and everyone's asking is the princess of Wales to blame. Confirmation of Princess Diana's first serious romance since her split with Charles will be shown in London's Sunday Mirror tomorrow. The evidence of a kiss with millionaire Dodie fired during a mediterranean cruise cost four hundred thousand dollars. This is BBC One, we have interrupted our programs for a news report. We now go over to Martin Lewis in the news studio. We interrupt this film to tell you we are getting reports that Princess Diana, Princess of Wales has been badly injured in a car crash in France.
• 00:35:00 Queen Elizabeth II spoke about the death of Princess Diana at a press conference today. The monarch said that Diana was an "exceptional and gifted human being" who never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, and that she will always be remembered fondly.
• 00:40:00 The Queen becomes the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and her coronation ceremony is described as being "spectacularly done." The Queen's modesty is said to be one of her strengths, as it allows her to treat her coronation day just like any other. One of the things the Queen has done with her life is serve the country with enduring grace, dignity, and decency.