Even before she became an internationally recognised figure of a historic reign, a teenage princess Elizabeth was anxious about finding a distinctive way through which she would help Britain fight the war. Born in an environment protected by her parents in Windsor Castle, amidst the turbulence of World War II, she had a deep desire to shoulder the daily worries of her generation. Whereas most people believe that the members of royalty do not have to experience the challenges faced by their nations during hard times, the then-princess made huge efforts to join the military ranks; she even left the palace to indulge in manual work.
Since the momentous occasion occurred way back in the spring of 1945, well over eighty years have passed; however, her service history is still fascinating for historians and royalists. She dressed up like any other soldier in a regular boiler suit with grease on her hands; she was not bothered about her royal background at all.
