The Queen became the first female of the Royal Family to be an active duty member of the British Armed Forces.In 1944, when the then-Princess turned 18, she insisted on joining theAuxiliary Territorial Service.... The royal however faced stiff opposition from her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and had" persistently" pressure the pair to be allowed to serve. Author Tessa Dunlop spoke to Kate Thornton on the Royal Beat about the Queen's role in the war. She said:" As the history boo