She made a lot of positive changes for her country throughout her time in power. Let’s take a look at the past 7 decades of the Queen’s reign. We’ve collected some facts about the world’s longest-serving monarch that might just surprise you. All hail the Queen!

No one is quite clear on why he chose this name to refer to his wife. But it has been stated that it was something he referred to her often and with love. We are sure the Queen wouldn’t stand for a nickname she didn’t adore.

They asked if she’d ever met the Queen to which she responded, “no”. She then pointed to her protection officer and said “this policeman has”. The tourists did not get the joke but she shared a laugh with her officer. Even the Queen of England has a sense of humor!

She and her sister snuck out of the Palace to join the end-of-war celebrations in the streets. She recalls this as being “one of the most memorable nights of [her] life”. Most of her teenage years were spent in wartime and she was only 19 when the war ended.

The former royal chef Darren McGrady has spilled the secret to the Queen’s eating and drinking habits. She enjoyed a gin and Dubonnet cocktail with lemon and ice to start the day. If she did switch it up, she was known to enjoy Bacardi rum or Bulmers Cider.

So, the monarch doesn’t actually need a passport to travel. We’d hate to be the person telling the Queen she can’t go to where she’s traveling anyway. The rest of the royal family does not enjoy the same privilege so they are required to bring their passports to travel internationally.

She worried that people would try to discover what her next outfit would be or what color she might wear next so she began hiding hats in the palace to throw people off. This way, if people found the “decoy hats” they still wouldn’t know what she planned to wear at the next big event.

She stopped breeding them so that none of her beloved dogs would outlive her. She didn’t want to leave any of her furry friends behind when she passed away. Her last corgi passed away in 2018. She also stopped breeding them around the same time her mother passed away which might have been an additional reason she stopped breeding the dogs.

For example, if she moved her bag from one hand to the other, it was a signal that she was ready to end her current conversation. Her officers would then sweep her away to the next one. We wonder if there was a code for “I’m hungry”! 

It’s hard to imagine the Queen who we see draped in fabulous jewelry getting her hands dirty by fixing trucks, but it’s true! She actually fought with her parents for over a year, begging them to let her sign up for the service. She was willing to work for her country before she was even their Queen!

As far as alarm clocks go, we don’t know if we would want to wake up to the whining of a bagpipe. The bagpipe doesn’t have the luxury of a snooze button either.

To be fair, she did have the best teachers in Britain to give her lessons so there was a bit of an unfair advantage. She also took lessons in religion from the Archbishop of Canterbury to prepare for her role as monarch. She may have had some of the best tutors in the world but she definitely put her lessons to good use over the 70 years she ruled.

It was the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Prince George, Duke of Kent where they first met. Apparently, Elizabeth had a crush on Prince Philip instantly. They were married in 1947 when Elizabeth was 21 years old and Philip was 26.

But there was also another day recognized as her birthday as well. When the weather was better, there would be an additional celebration of her birth that was marked by the Trooping the Colour parade. This was a tradition started by King George II in 1748. She lived to be 96 years old but technically had almost double that many birthday celebrations.

To her surprise, the crown actually snapped right before she was to walk down the aisle and marry Prince Philip. Luckily, her staff was able to repair the tiara and she was still able to wear it down the aisle. Her daughter, Princess Anne also wore it on her wedding day in 1973.

She would enjoy wine with lunch and a dry Martini and a glass of champagne in the evening. It seems like she was a creature of habit, but we all have our favorites. She was apparently very particular about her drinks but then again, she is the Queen.

According to the Royal website, the Queen was shown almost all of her correspondence by her private secretaries and she took great interest in the letters she received. We’re not sure how she was able to juggle it all when we can barely keep up with our email inbox!

Louis XIV of France beat her by 2 years but was given a huge advantage in that he assumed the throne at the age of 5. Queen Elizabeth was 25 years old when she became Queen of England. Most living people know no other monarch than Queen Elizabeth in their lifetime.

That is the equivalent of 40 times around the Earth. 70 years and 1 million miles traveled make her the most well-traveled British monarch of all time. And we assume she will not soon be beat in that department. She broke tons of records during her reign.

Fortune magazine estimates that the Queen’s personal fortune was most likely around $500 million. This money will now be passed down to her son, King Charles. As is customary in the royal family, he will not have to pay an inheritance tax on this money.

The dorgi is a cross-breed between a corgi and a dachshund. She had two towards the end of her life and these will most likely be passed down to other family members so they remain taken care of.

The Commonwealth is made of countries that used to be a part of the British empire but have since separated. They work together to reach shared goals. However, many countries have severed ties with Britain to become sovereign. The most recent of which was Barbados in 2021.

When the phrase “London Bridge is Down” was signaled around the castle, the plans would be put in place to make arrangements for her. The Queen passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland so an elaborate set of plans was laid out to care for her body.

Her funeral will be the first service here since the 18th century and the first “state funeral” since that of Winston Churchill in 1965.

If she so decided, she could even fire the entire Australian government, though she never exercised this power. Technically, Queen Elizabeth owned every single dolphin and whale in British waters. As a known animal lover, we’re sure she appreciated this privilege.

This was no ordinary cottage. The 6 year old Elizabeth’s birthday gift was a Welsh style cottage with a radio, china set, photos hung on the wall, and more. The cottage was stocked with mini books, pots, pans, and even a working telephone.

Now this location is a very popular Cantonese restaurant called Hakkasan. It has a Michelin star rating and tons of delicious food. If you are so inclined, you can make a reservation and eat at the place Queen Elizabeth was born.

The Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the National Flying Club were two of the clubs she belonged to and enjoyed. She loved the sport and participated in many major races over the years.

The royal family takes part in the annual “swan upping” event. This involves catching the swans from the River Thames and marking them to show they are owned by the Crown.

She received 131 pairs of stockings in addition to other gifts. The couple was given a variety of fruits including 500 tons of pineapple. Not to mention, the Queen received a necklace that cost $83 million.

The Queen was petite and only about 5 feet 3 inches tall, so bright colors helped her stand out in a crowd. The neons and pastels made it possible for more people to be able to spot her in a crowd. She was very fond of the bright hats and matching outfits.

It is a pale pink with a pearly sheen. Her very first bottle was ordered for her by her hairdresser. If you want to wear the same color as the Queen, you can buy it at your local store!

Now, many royal events are broadcast on T.V. The marriage of Kate Middleton to Prince William was one of the most viewed events on T.V. of the past 2 decades. Broadcasting these kinds of royal events has sparked more international interest in the occurrences of the crown.

This portrait was made up of 10,000 other images. This piece of art was then repurposed as a work called “The Diamond Queen”. For this, over 1,100 white diamonds were put over the tiara she was wearing in the portrait.

Women around the world actually donated their own ration coupons so Elizabeth could purchase her wedding dress material. She eventually had to return the donations because the Crown is not allowed to accept donations from the public.

Her very first horse was a Shetland pony named Peggy. Her grandfather King George V gifted her the horse and she had had a love for horse riding ever since.

She could also speak German, Spanish, and Welsh, but was not fluent. Apparently she knew phrases in each of these languages as well as some other ones. Many members of the royal family have learned different languages.

She stated, “We are trying to do all we can do to help our gallant sailors, soldiers and airmen, and we are trying, too, to bear our own share of the danger and sadness of war”. She was wise beyond her years to have such insight to the war at this young age.

It was a great step forward for Australian culture and music as well. The Queen felt this was important. She stated, “The Sydney Opera House has captured the imagination of the world” and took great pride in this structure.

Less than a year later he gave up the crown and his title to marry an American socialite. Edward didn’t have any children so his brother Albert took the throne. This was Elizabeth’s father (who later changed his name to George VI. Thus, Elizabeth became Queen after her father’s reign.

The princess insisted that she needed to help war efforts in some way so she joined the radio broadcasters who aimed to keep the morale up for British children. She was proactive and felt she needed to serve her country at the age of 14 years old.

This name was chosen to separate them from their previous “German-sounding” last name. Elizabeth and Philip wanted to distinguish themselves from the royal family, so they chose to hyphenate. They selected the name Windsor-Mountbatten.

Others agreed that it should not be televised because it would put an end to the tradition of allowing only upper class members of British society to witness the event. Eventually, it was agreed upon that it would be broadcast but there would be no close-ups of Elizabeth’s face.

The royal pair were related through Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria was the great-great-grandmother of Philip on his maternal side and Queen Elizabeth on her paternal side.

She and her younger sister Margaret were educated completely at home. The Queen learned much about foreign affairs, religion, constitutional history, law, and just about anything else a future Queen would need to know.

It was reported that she kept an ironed bank note in her bag for church service donations. Her net worth was estimated to be more than that of Coca Cola, so there really was no need to keep much money on her person outside of the ironed check.

She requested she had a speaking role as well. She comments, “Good evening, Mr. Bond” before the two board a helicopter. Interestingly, a few of her beloved corgis also make an appearance in the clip.

Her role was in the Auxiliary Territorial Service where she fixed and drove trucks. She had convinced her parents to let her join for over a year before she actually took a role. She was only a teenager at the time.

She stated on the radio, “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”.

Her coronation took place in June of 1953. Since she was so young at the time she assumed the throne, she became the longest reigning British monarch to date. This will most likely not be soon contested.

Of course, they were not handwritten, personalized notes, because the Queen has lots to do! But it is believed that they were signed by her personally. Some people probably still have letters that have been sent to family members or close friends.

Finally, they had one daughter named Princess Anne. Prince Edward is referred to as the Earl of Wessex. Prince Andrew is the Duke of York and Princess Anne is the Princess Royal.

As the monarch, Queen Elizabeth had her own poet named Simon Armitage. He wrote a poem to honor the late Queen about her favorite flower. Lily-of-the-valleys were her favorite flowers and they made up some of her coronation bouquet.

Often, her meals would consist of lean chicken or fish in addition to vegetables and a healthy carb. Good for her! We have to say that we prefer pizza, though.

Her love for horses and horse racing was so well known that the Epsom Derby gave her a special tribute in 2022. Her love for horses dates back to when she was a little girl and her father gave her a pony as a gift.

In her moon message she saluted the skill and courage of the men who traveled to the moon and stated, “May this endeavor increase the knowledge and wellbeing of mankind”.