From her regal elegance to her unwavering commitment to duty, Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the hearts of millions worldwide. For decades, she has embodied grace, resilience, and tradition, making her one of the most iconic monarchs in history. While you may know her as the face of the British monarchy, there’s a trove of captivating facts waiting to be discovered. Journey with us as we unveil the lesser-known facets of her life, reign, and the extraordinary woman behind the crown. Get ready to be enchanted by 25 fascinating Queen Elizabeth II facts that will leave you feeling like royalty!
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1. Queen Elizabeth II visited the set of “Game of Thrones” but refused to sit on the Iron Throne due to a law disallowing her from sitting on a foreign throne.
2. On a walk near her Balmoral estate, Queen Elizabeth met American tourists who didn’t recognize her. When asked if she had ever met the Queen, she jokingly pointed to her protection officer and said, “he has.” They failed to connect the dots.
3. On the night of Germany’s surrender at the end of World War II, Princess Elizabeth, and her sister secretly left Buckingham Palace to join the celebrations on the streets of London. She described it as one of the most memorable nights of her life.
4. Queen Elizabeth II has met 12 US presidents during her reign, which accounts for over a quarter of all presidents since the United States inception.
5. Queen Elizabeth specifically asked to be part of a James Bond skit with Daniel Craig for the Olympics, breaking royal protocol. She said, “Of course, I must say something. After all, he is coming to rescue me.”
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6. In 2012, a Manchester couple jokingly invited Queen Elizabeth to their wedding, and to their surprise, the Queen accepted the invitation and made an appearance along with Prince Philip.
7. During Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, all major UK television channels broadcast the event, except Channel 5, which aired “The Emoji Movie” instead.
8. Forget crown jewels; Queen Elizabeth’s heart belongs to Nintendo’s Wii! Witnessing her grandson play the console during Christmas, she couldn’t resist giving it a shot. And guess what? She has become a big fan of Nintendo’s Wii console.
9. Queen Elizabeth II follows a specific drinking routine, having four drinks a day – a gin before lunch, wine during lunch, a dry martini with dinner, and champagne after dinner.
10. There is a secret letter from Queen Elizabeth II locked in a Vault that cannot be opened until 2085. What secrets lie within? Only time will tell!
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11. Queen Elizabeth II loves Corgis and has owned over 30 during her reign.
12. In 2015, Queen Elizabeth II decided to stop breeding corgis to ensure that she wouldn’t leave any behind when she died. Her last corgi passed away in April 2018.
13. Queen Elizabeth once hid in a bush with her corgis to avoid talking to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife.
14. Prince Philip’s ‘affectionate’ nickname for Queen Elizabeth was ‘cabbage.’
15. In 2014, a Cockatoo celebrated its 100th birthday, and Queen Elizabeth II sent a birthday card to the bird, following the custom for 100-year-olds.
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16. During a visit to her Balmoral estate, when Saudi women were not allowed to drive, Queen Elizabeth II, an avid driver herself, took King Abdullah for a ride in her royal Land Rover, driving so fast that he had to ask his translator to tell her to slow down and focus on the road.
17. After all the local swans were eaten by alligators in Florida, a woman wrote to Queen Elizabeth for assistance. The Queen provided two royal swans, and the swans alive in Lakeland today are their direct descendants.
18. Queen Elizabeth II has reigned longer than her father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather combined.
19. No Passport, No Problem: Queen Elizabeth has a “royal pass” in life—she doesn’t need a passport. As all British passports are issued in her name, she only needs to declare, “I am the Queen,” and voilà—international travel approved!
20. When you’re Queen, you play by your own rules! Queen Elizabeth II is immune from prosecution, can drive without a license, and can dismiss the Prime Minister of Australia or Canada as she pleases.
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21. Forget ancestry websites; if Germanic chroniclers are to be believed, Queen Elizabeth II traces her lineage all the way back to the mighty god Odin!
22. When Queen Elizabeth delivers a speech in Parliament, a member of the House of Commons is kept hostage at Buckingham Palace. The hostage is released when the Queen safely returns.
23. Queen Elizabeth II ordered the guest rooms of her palace to be stripped of valuables before the President of Romania visited in 1978 because she feared he and his wife would steal from her.
24. Queen Elizabeth uses signals with her handbag to send secret messages to her staff. Who needs telepathy when you’ve got a handbag?
25. Helen Mirren once pretended to be Queen Elizabeth II to fulfill a 10-year-old’s dying wish. They had tea, and he had no idea it wasn’t the real queen.
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