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10 things to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s long and remarkable life

It is the ending of an era with the passing of Her Majesty. She was remarkable in life and will be deeply missed in death. 

During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1. After months of campaigning for her parents’ permission to do something for the war effort, the heir to the throne learned how to drive and service ambulances and trucks. She rose to the rank of honorary Junior commander within months.

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