Scroll down to take a look at the life and work of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Born the Hon. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon
Lady Elizabeth was the ninth child and fourth daughter of Lord Claude George Bowes-Lyon and Lady Nina Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Lord and Lady Glamis.
The family divided its time between St Paul's Waldenbury in Hertfordshire, Glamis Castle in Scotland and 20 St James's Square in London.
Outbreak of the First World War
The outbreak of the First World War saw Glamis Castle turned into a reception centre and hospital for the wounded.
Lady Elizabeth spent the war years helping with the running of the hospital and aiding the welfare and morale of the patients.
Meets Prince Albert (future King George VI) for the first time
Lady Elizabeth meets Prince Albert at a dance given by Lord and Lady Farquhar at 7 Grosvenor Square, London.
Takes part in her first Royal occasion
Lady Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Princess Mary to Henry, Viscount Lascelles at Westminster Abbey.
A Royal Engagement
Prince Albert (now The Duke of York) and Lady Elizabeth's engagement is officially announced in Court Circular.
Life as The Duchess of York
After her marriage, Lady Elizabeth becomes The Duchess of York. She made her first public appearance as a member of The Royal Family when she accompanied King George V, Queen Mary and her husband to the RAF pageant at Hendon.
Birth of Princess Elizabeth
The Duchess gave birth to her child, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
Birth of Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret Rose, second child of The Duke and Duchess of York is born.
Becoming Queen
After King Edward VIII abdicates, The Duke and Duchess of York were called upon to assume the responsibilities of the throne as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Outbreak of World War Two
After the outbreak of the second World War it is suggested that Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret are evacuated to Canada. Queen Elizabeth famously responded: "The children won't go without me. I won't leave The King. And The King will never leave."
VE Day is celebrated outside Buckingham Palace
Silver Wedding Anniversary
This photograph was taken to celebrate King George's and Queen Elizabeth's Silver Wedding Anniversary
Death of King George VI
After the death of King George VI his eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen Elizabeth II. The former Queen consort chooses to be called Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Life as The Queen Mother
After the King's death, The Queen Mother continued her public duties in the UK and overseas. These included over 40 official visits abroad, including a 1989 visit to Canada which marked the 50th anniversary of her first visit there.
Her Majesty was Patron or President of some 350 organisations.
90th Birthday
The Queen Mother's ninetieth birthday was celebrated with a parade and ceremonial on Horse Guards Parade.
Becoming a Centenarian
The Queen Mother celebrated her 100th Birthday and became the first member of the British Royal Family to reach the age of 100.
