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[[World War II]] caused a great strain on her father. He died at [[Sandringham]] on February 6, 1952 A.D.  

[[World War II]] caused a great strain on her father. He died at [[Sandringham]] on February 6, 1952 A.D.  

==Coronation==

==Coronation==

After the mourning period concluded, she was crowned Queen of the [[United Kingdom]] of [[England]], [[Wales]], [[Scotland]], and [[Northern Ireland]] at [[Westminster Abbey]] by the Archbishop of Canterbury]], in accordance with tradition.   

After the mourning period concluded, she was crowned Queen of the [[United Kingdom]] of [[England]], [[Wales]], [[Scotland]], and [[Northern Ireland]] at [[Westminster Abbey]] by the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]], in accordance with tradition.   

==Method of Ruling==

==Method of Ruling==

Since ascending to the Throne, she has followed a policy of not taking part in governing her realms, preferring instead to perform her ceremonial duties.

Since ascending to the Throne, she has followed a policy of not taking part in governing her realms, preferring instead to perform her ceremonial duties.