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She attended a rally for the Women’s Land Army in 1945.

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She attended a rally for the Women’s Land Army in 1945.

Queen Eliabeth at a rally for the Women's Land Army in 1945.

The Women’s Land Army helped women work in agriculture when men joined the armed forces during both World Wars.

She received an honorary Bachelor’s degree in music from London University in 1946.

1946.

Queen Elizabeth in a graduation cap and gown in 1946

She had a private sitting room in Buckingham Palace.

Queen Elizabeth in a private sitting room in Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth in 1946. Pool/AP

Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms.

There, she could sit and admire her stamp collection.

Queen Elizabeth with her stamp collection
Queen Elizabeth in 1946. AP

Her books contained stamps sent from around the world.

Queen Elizabeth in 1947. Eddie Worth/AP

In the background are the Drakensberg mountains.

She got engaged to Philip Mountbatten in 1947.

A young Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1947.
Queen Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in 1947. AP

They first met at a wedding when they were children.

They married on November 20, 1947.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their wedding day in 1947.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1947. AP

The ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey.

Prince Philip bonded with Queen Elizabeth’s corgi Susan on their honeymoon.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth play with a corgi in 1947.
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth in 1947. Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

 

 

She celebrated her 21st birthday in Natal National Park in South Africa.

Queen Elizabeth visits Natal National Park in South Africa.

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