Elizabeth II, affectionately known as Lilibeth to her closest relatives, was a remarkable monarch who left an indelible mark on history.
Her reign lasted an impressive 70 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch of all time.
She died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to her country.
Facts about Queen Elizabeth
During her lifetime, Elizabeth II became a well-known public figure around the world. But behind her public image, there are facts and curiosities that few people know.
For example, despite her privileged position, Elizabeth II was a keen rider and was known for her love of horses.
Another interesting fact about Elizabeth II is that during her reign she faced many challenges and changes in the world.
From the Cold War to the digital age, he adapted to the times to maintain the relevance of the monarchy.
Her commitment to her country and dedication to her role as monarch has been exemplary and her reign will be remembered as an era of stability and continuity in British history.
Fun facts about Queen Elizabeth II
- Did not have a passport.
- Met the love of her life at the age of 13.
- She enjoyed a gin cocktail, a glass of wine at lunch and a glass of champagne in the evening.
- Became a Girl Guide in 1937 and a lifeguard at 17.
- She posed for 139 official portraits during her lifetime.
- The Queen’s voice reached the moon through a message she sent to the Apollo XI mission.
- She saw The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine four times in the 1970s.
- She knew how to “twist” dance.
- In Australia, she was affectionately known as “Betty”.
- She hated garlic, onions, and paprika.
- She never went to school or took a traditional academic examination. She was the last British monarch to be educated at home.
- In 2013, her mare Estimate won the Gold Cup, Ascot’s main race. It was the first time in 207 years that a monarch’s horse had won the race.
- He was the first British monarch to pay taxes and open Buckingham Palace to the public.
- She owned all the white swans that inhabit the River Thames.
- She was the person of whom Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London has made the most figures: twenty-three.
In 1940, aged 14, she gave her first radio address for the BBC Children’s Hour. - Elizabeth II was a fan of Arsenal football club, as were Prince Harry and the Queen Mother.
- Since 1993 she used the same model of umbrella, a transparent Fulton, matching her wardrobe.
