Royal Profiles : Queen Elizabeth II - Who is Elizabeth Windsor and how did she become the woman who would be the Queen of England for over 60 years? A remarkable series presenting Elizabeth II's formative family years, the crowning of an intensely traditional queen with a firm understanding of the importance of duty and sacrifice in the life of a modern ruler. Examining the challenges of her reign: the controversial historic events in post-war Britain and the constant family struggles. The true story of Elizabeth II's monarchy as one of persistent conflict between tradition and modernism. Including:Young Elizabeth: A Princesss Story - This is a story of the young princess who never would have been Queen, were it not for several twists of history. The story of the killing of her beloved grandfather George V by his doctors, of her Grandmother Queen Mary who taught her strict tradition and protocol, and of the favourite uncle- King Edward VIII, who abdicated and flirted with fascism. And above all, the story of her mother and father King George VIs bravery in the face of disability, and the future Queen Mother, who sacrificed a close, private, near normal family life to save the monarchy. Elizabeth II: Duty and Sacrifice - For most people alive today, Elizabeth II has always been The Queen of England. But precisely because of her long years on the throne, many of the earlier human stories of her challenging reign have been lost on today's public. Elizabeth has always been involved in controversies that are central to British history and her reign is one of persistent conflict between tradition and modernism. The one constant throughout has been Elizabeth's commitment to her duty, tradition, her country, and her family.