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King Edward. And if any man had greater authority at that time to place Counsillors about the King than my Father had, I will yield to my error. But, sure I am, when he had most authority, you were placed Secretary and Counsillor. Then (I refer it to your better remembrance, if ...
However, Elizabeth's Uncle, King Edward, stepped down from the throne, making his brother (Elizabeth's dad) the new king. Since Elizabeth was King Albert's oldest daughter, and he had no sons, she eventually became Queen in 1952. She's been Queen for 66 years, making her the longest-...