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Elizabeth IIElizabeth II (born 21 April 1926)(born 21 April 1926)

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IIs the constitutional monarchs the constitutional monarch Elizabeth was born in London and educated privately at Elizabeth was born in London and educated privately at

home. Her father acceded to the throne as George VI in home. Her father acceded to the throne as George VI in 1936 on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, from 1936 on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, from which time she was the heir presumptivewhich time she was the heir presumptive

In 1947, she married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with In 1947, she married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with whom she has four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and whom she has four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and EdwardEdward

On her accession on 6 February 1952, Queen Elizabeth On her accession on 6 February 1952, Queen Elizabeth became Head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of became Head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countriesseven independent Commonwealth countries

Her coronation service took place in 1953 and was the first Her coronation service took place in 1953 and was the first to be televisedto be televised

Major events in the Queen's reign have included the Major events in the Queen's reign have included the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Falklands War, wars with Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Falklands War, wars with Iraq and the War in Afghanistan. There have been times of Iraq and the War in Afghanistan. There have been times of personal sorrow for her which include the death of her personal sorrow for her which include the death of her father at 56, the assassination of Prince Philip's uncle, Lord father at 56, the assassination of Prince Philip's uncle, Lord Mountbatten, the breakdown of her children's marriages in Mountbatten, the breakdown of her children's marriages in 1992, the death in 1997 of her daughter-in-law, Diana, 1992, the death in 1997 of her daughter-in-law, Diana, Princess of Wales, and the deaths of her mother and sister Princess of Wales, and the deaths of her mother and sister in 2002. in 2002.

Her reign of 60 years is currently the second longest for a Her reign of 60 years is currently the second longest for a British monarch; only Queen Victoria has reigned longer at British monarch; only Queen Victoria has reigned longer at 63 years.63 years.

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William Arthur Philip William Arthur Philip LouisLouis

(born (born 21 June 1982 21 June 1982))

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Is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, and third eldest grandchild of Queen Princess of Wales, and third eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghElizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

He is second in the line of succession, behind his father, He is second in the line of succession, behind his father, to the thrones of sixteen independent sovereign states to the thrones of sixteen independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realmsknown as the Commonwealth realms

Prince William was educated at four schools in the Prince William was educated at four schools in the United Kingdom and obtained a degree from the United Kingdom and obtained a degree from the University of St AndrewsUniversity of St Andrews

He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Blues and He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Blues and Royals Regiment of the Household Cavalry—serving with Royals Regiment of the Household Cavalry—serving with his brother Prince Harry—and, two years later, earned his brother Prince Harry—and, two years later, earned his wings by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force his wings by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College CranwellCollege Cranwell

In 2009, he transferred to the Royal Air Force, was In 2009, he transferred to the Royal Air Force, was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and underwent helicopter promoted to Flight Lieutenant and underwent helicopter flying training in order to become a full-time pilot with flying training in order to become a full-time pilot with the Search and Rescue Forcethe Search and Rescue Force

Prince William married his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Prince William married his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Middleton, on 29 April 2011 at Westminster AbbeyMiddleton, on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey

Hours prior to his wedding, Prince William was created Hours prior to his wedding, Prince William was created Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.Carrickfergus.

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Tony BlairTony Blair(born 6 May 1953)(born 6 May 1953)

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Is a British Labour Party politician Is a British Labour Party politician Blair was elected Leader of the Labour Party Blair was elected Leader of the Labour Party

in the leadership election of July 1994, in the leadership election of July 1994, following the sudden death of his following the sudden death of his predecessor, John Smithpredecessor, John Smith

At 43 years old, he became the youngest At 43 years old, he became the youngest Prime Minister since Lord Liverpool in 1812Prime Minister since Lord Liverpool in 1812

He was succeeded as Leader of the Labour He was succeeded as Leader of the Labour Party on 24 June 2007 and as Prime Minister Party on 24 June 2007 and as Prime Minister on 27 June 2007 by Gordon Brownon 27 June 2007 by Gordon Brown

On the day he resigned as Prime Minister, he On the day he resigned as Prime Minister, he was appointed the official Envoy of the was appointed the official Envoy of the Quartet on the Middle EastQuartet on the Middle East

In May 2008, Blair launched his Tony Blair In May 2008, Blair launched his Tony Blair Faith Foundation.Faith Foundation.

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J. K. RowlingJ. K. Rowling(born (born 31 July 196531 July 1965))

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Is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history and been the basis for a selling book series in history and been the basis for a popular series of filmspopular series of films

Rowling conceived the idea for the series on a train trip Rowling conceived the idea for the series on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990from Manchester to London in 1990

In 1995, Rowling finished her manuscript for Harry Potter In 1995, Rowling finished her manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on an old manual typewriterand the Philosopher's Stone on an old manual typewriter

In June 1997, Bloomsbury published Philosopher's Stone In June 1997, Bloomsbury published Philosopher's Stone with an initial print run of 1,000 copies, 500 of which were with an initial print run of 1,000 copies, 500 of which were distributed to libraries. Five months later, the book won distributed to libraries. Five months later, the book won its first award, a Nestlé Smarties Book Prize. Its sequel, its first award, a Nestlé Smarties Book Prize. Its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was published Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was published in July 1998 and again Rowling won the Smarties Prize. in July 1998 and again Rowling won the Smarties Prize. The fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, was The fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, was released simultaneously in the UK and the US on 8 July released simultaneously in the UK and the US on 8 July 2000 and broke sales records in both countries2000 and broke sales records in both countries

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released on 21 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released on 21 July 2007 and broke its predecessor's record as the July 2007 and broke its predecessor's record as the fastest-selling book of all timefastest-selling book of all time

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The Harry Potter books have also gained The Harry Potter books have also gained recognition for sparking an interest in recognition for sparking an interest in reading among the young at a time when reading among the young at a time when children were thought to be abandoning children were thought to be abandoning books for computers and televisionbooks for computers and television

As of March 2011, when its latest world As of March 2011, when its latest world billionaires list was published, Forbes billionaires list was published, Forbes estimated Rowling's net worth to be US$1 estimated Rowling's net worth to be US$1 billionbillion

The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling's fortune at £560 estimated Rowling's fortune at £560 million ($798 million), ranking her as the million ($798 million), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in the United twelfth richest woman in the United KingdomKingdom

Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty-eighth Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty-eighth most powerful celebrity of 2007most powerful celebrity of 2007

On 27 September 2012, Rowling published On 27 September 2012, Rowling published her first adult novel The Casual Vacancy her first adult novel The Casual Vacancy with Little, Brown and Company.with Little, Brown and Company.

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DanielDaniel RadcliffeRadcliffe  (born 23 July 1989)(born 23 July 1989)

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Is an English actor who rose to prominence playing the Is an English actor who rose to prominence playing the title character in the Harry Potter film seriestitle character in the Harry Potter film series

Radcliffe made his acting debut at age ten in BBC One's Radcliffe made his acting debut at age ten in BBC One's 1999 television movie David Copperfield, followed by his 1999 television movie David Copperfield, followed by his film debut in 2001's The Tailor of Panamafilm debut in 2001's The Tailor of Panama

At age eleven he was cast as the title character in the first At age eleven he was cast as the title character in the first Harry Potter film, and starred in the series for ten years Harry Potter film, and starred in the series for ten years until the release of the eighth and final film in July 2011until the release of the eighth and final film in July 2011

He also began to branch out to stage acting in 2007, He also began to branch out to stage acting in 2007, starring in the London and New York productions of the starring in the London and New York productions of the play Equus and in the 2011 Broadway revival of the play Equus and in the 2011 Broadway revival of the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingTrying

He has starred in 2007's December Boys and the 2012 He has starred in 2007's December Boys and the 2012 sleeper hit horror film The Woman in Blacksleeper hit horror film The Woman in Black

Radcliffe has contributed to many charities, including Radcliffe has contributed to many charities, including Demelza House Children's Hospice and The Trevor Demelza House Children's Hospice and The Trevor Project. He has also made public service announcements Project. He has also made public service announcements for the latterfor the latter

In 2011, he was awarded the Trevor Project's "Hero In 2011, he was awarded the Trevor Project's "Hero Award.Award.

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David BeckhamDavid Beckham (born 2 May 1975)(born 2 May 1975)

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Is an English association footballer who plays for Los Angeles GalaxyIs an English association footballer who plays for Los Angeles Galaxy Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract

with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged 1717

During his time there, United won the Premier League title six During his time there, United won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999

He left Manchester United to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, where He left Manchester United to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, where he remained for four seasons, clinching the La Liga championship in he remained for four seasons, clinching the La Liga championship in his final season with the clubhis final season with the club

On 20 November 2011, he joined an elite group of players to have On 20 November 2011, he joined an elite group of players to have won three league titles in three different countries, when Los won three league titles in three different countries, when Los Angeles won their third MLS CupAngeles won their third MLS Cup

In international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 In international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996, at the age of 21. He was made captain from 15 September 1996, at the age of 21. He was made captain from 15 November 2000 until the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, during which November 2000 until the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, during which he played 58 timeshe played 58 times

He earned a much-publicised hundredth cap against France on 26 He earned a much-publicised hundredth cap against France on 26 March 2008, and became the all-time outfield player appearance March 2008, and became the all-time outfield player appearance record holder on 28 March 2009 when he surpassed Bobby Moore's record holder on 28 March 2009 when he surpassed Bobby Moore's total of 108 capstotal of 108 caps

Beckham has twice been runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Beckham has twice been runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year and in 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer when Year and in 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer when taking into account salary and advertising dealstaking into account salary and advertising deals

Beckham was the first British footballer to play 100 Champions Beckham was the first British footballer to play 100 Champions League matchesLeague matches

He is married to Victoria Beckham and they have four children—He is married to Victoria Beckham and they have four children—Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and Harper Seven.Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and Harper Seven.

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Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams(born 13 February 1974)(born 13 February 1974)

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Is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actorIs an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has

found greater commercial success as a solo artistfound greater commercial success as a solo artist Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the

early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and group members, Williams left the management and group members, Williams left the group in 1995 to launch his solo careerthe group in 1995 to launch his solo career

On 15 July 2010, it was announced he had rejoined On 15 July 2010, it was announced he had rejoined Take That and that the group intended to release a Take That and that the group intended to release a new album in November 2010 which became the new album in November 2010 which became the second fastest-selling album in UK chart history and second fastest-selling album in UK chart history and the fastest-selling record of the century so farthe fastest-selling record of the century so far

In 2006 Williams entered the Guiness Book of World In 2006 Williams entered the Guiness Book of World Records for selling 1.6 million tickets of his Close Records for selling 1.6 million tickets of his Close Encounters Tour in a single dayEncounters Tour in a single day

Williams has sold over 70 million records worldwide, Williams has sold over 70 million records worldwide, which ranks him among the best-selling music artists which ranks him among the best-selling music artists worldwide. Six of his albums are among the top 100 worldwide. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the United Kingdombiggest-selling albums in the United Kingdom

He has also been honoured with seventeen BRIT He has also been honoured with seventeen BRIT Awards—more than any other artist—and seven Awards—more than any other artist—and seven ECHO Awards.ECHO Awards.

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Kate MossKate Moss  (born 16 January 1974)(born 16 January 1974)

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Is an English model who is known for her Is an English model who is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990slook in the 1990s

Moss's career began when Corinne Day shot Moss's career began when Corinne Day shot black-and-white photographs of her, styled by black-and-white photographs of her, styled by Melanie Ward, for British magazine The Face Melanie Ward, for British magazine The Face when she was 16, in a photo shoot titled "The when she was 16, in a photo shoot titled "The 3rd Summer of Love“3rd Summer of Love“

Moss was voted 9th in Maxim's "50 Sexiest Moss was voted 9th in Maxim's "50 Sexiest Women of 1999" and 22nd in FHM's "100 Women of 1999" and 22nd in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women of 1995". Men's magazine Arena Sexiest Women of 1995". Men's magazine Arena named her as their Sexiest Woman in their named her as their Sexiest Woman in their 150th issue. 150th issue.

She ranked as the 99th richest woman in BritainShe ranked as the 99th richest woman in Britain In July 2007, when she had earned an estimated In July 2007, when she had earned an estimated

total of $9 million in the preceding 12 months, total of $9 million in the preceding 12 months, Forbes magazine named her second on the list Forbes magazine named her second on the list of the World's 15 top-earning models list.of the World's 15 top-earning models list.