In 1945, 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women's branch of the British Army.

Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most enduring and respected monarchs in modern history, ascended to the throne at a young age. Her early years as Queen were marked by significant events, challenges, ...

Queen Elizabeth II went nearly 10 years without knowing that royal household ... Blunt confessed to the British royals in 1964 that he was a senior officer for the Russians during World War II. 7.