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Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya when she learned of her father's death. It was February 6, 1952 and the young princess was now queen. Princess Elizabeth easily adapted to her new role, having already spent much of her life in service to the Commonwealth. She was just 16 years old when she conducted her first solo public engagement and by the King's health began to deteriorate in 1951, Princess Elizabeth was a seasoned public figure, representing her farther at numerous state occasions and managing a sizeable docket of official duties. One can be certain that King George VI found solace in the daughter that was about to take his place. Indeed, 50 years into her reign, Queen Elizabeth II is one of the world's most popular monarchs. She is queen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and is head of the Commonwealth which includes Canada and more than 40 other countries. 70872