Queen Elizabeth Chose Her Own Name While Taking English Throne
It became her mascot for 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth II broke the stereotypes from the first day of her reign. The legendary monarch stood out with her unique character after answering the most important question.
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, Her Majesty had an opportunity to choose either of her names for a regnal one. Unlike her dad, Albert Frederick Arthur George, who decided to be King George VI, she preferred to leave everything unchanged. And so did her son King Charles. When asked which name she would like to take, the 25-year-old Elizabeth replied:
“My own of course.”
