The Queen at War

A Radio Broadcast to the Empire

When she was just 14 years old Princess Elizabeth was asked to make a radio broadcast to the Empire. Aimed particularly at the children who had been evacuated overseas to the United States and Canada, Princess Elizabeth sent a “a message of true sympathy” to the evacuees.

A Radio Broadcast to the Empire

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    The Queen at War

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    Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II. Princess Elizabeth’s experiences during the war mirrored those of the public and helped shape her into the Queen she is today.

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