Antigua and Barbuda

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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the the Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth of Antigua and Barbuda

 

Head of State: Queen Elizabeth of Antigua and Barbuda

Head of State since: 1st November 1981

Heir to the Throne: Prince Charles of Wales, Duke of Cornwall.

Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda: Sir Rodney Williams.

National Anthem: Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee

Information about the Monarch:

Queen Elizabeth was born on 21st April 1926 in London, she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in London on 20th November 1947. Together they have four children:

Charles, Prince of Wales

Anne, Princess Royal

Andrew, Duke of York

Edward, Earl of Wessex.

Interesting fact:

HM Queen Elizabeth II is the first monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee and only the second monarch in British history to have celebrated a diamond jubilee. The other ‘Diamond Jubilee Monarch’ was Queen Victoria. King George III was a few months short of qualifying for a diamond jubilee.

Latest News from the Royals:

Websites:

Governor General’s website

H.M The Queen’s website

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince George

Prince Henry of Wales

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew