What You Never Knew About Queen Elizabeth's Mother

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon never wanted to be made queen, but that’s exactly what happened in 1936, when her husband, the future King George VI, was crowned following his brother’s abdication of the throne. When her daughter was named Queen Elizabeth II in 1952, Elizabeth took the title of Queen Mother, but she remained a huge influence over the monarchy until her death at age 101 in 2002.

In those 101 years, the Queen Mother lived a fascinating life, full of love and adventure. From her early romance with King George VI to her influence over her grandchildren, here’s what you never knew about Queen Elizabeth’s mother.

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Never forgave Edward VIII | 0:00
Boosted morale during WWII | 1:21
Role as a ruler | 2:24
Born a commoner | 3:29
Childhood meeting | 4:36
Happy marriage | 5:29
Widow at 51 | 6:28
$9 million in debt | 7:30
Close to Prince Charles | 8:28
Difficult relationship with Princess Diana | 9:28
Princess Margaret's death | 10:28
Passed away at 101 | 11:06
After her death | 12:10

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