Queen Elizabeth II is coming up on her 91st birthday this year. So to commemorate her, I chose to recognize the changes she has made since she was queened, and before that.

In 1926, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born to the Duke and Duchess of York. Her father was the second son of the king, making her the third in line for the throne. When King George V passed on, her uncle Edward VIII became king. But that did not last very long, since he abdicated later that year, making her father the king, and her heir presumptive.

She, not unlike a lot of young girls, participated in Girl Guides, doing similar stuff they do today.

When she was almost 18, parliament modified the law so that she could be one of the five Counsellors of State if something were to happen to her father, or his absence.

In 1945, she joined the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service, trained as a mechanic and driver. Five months later she was promoted to honorary junior commander.

In 1951, King George’s health started to deteriorate. Elizabeth more frequently had to step into his place at public events. Then, in February of 1952, the king passed, so Elizabeth was made queen. She chose to keep her name, instead of choosing a new regnal name.

Elizabeth also modernized the monarchy. She has welcomed the end of the Civil List, cut some formalities, and made some sites and treasures more accessible to the public.

Elizabeth is a role model, and a wonderful Queen of Canada, the Uk, Australia, and others.