31 Tidbits Royal Fans Don't Know About Queen Elizabeth

Jul 06, 2021 by apost team

Queen Elizabeth II has been the reigning monarch since 1952. Over her many years on the throne, the general public and Commonwealth have gotten the chance to learn more about the queen and all of her amazing qualities and accomplishments. From her relationships with the other members of the royal family to her day-to-day activities, Her Majesty is full of surprises and has a plenitude of great attributes. Here are 31 facts you didn’t know about the queen.

Insider reported that although the queen never formally went to school, she was taught by private tutors at home.

2. Partying In London

Along with her sister Margaret, the queen went out to party and celebrated the end of World War II on May 8, 1945, and recalled feeling “a tide of happiness and relief.”

3. Her Corgis

Her Majesty has owned more than 30 corgis throughout her lifetime. She was given her very first one on her 18th birthday, as per Insider.

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On her wedding day, the queen’s tiara snapped, and the court jeweler was immediately summoned to patch it up, according to Town & Country.

5. Family Romance

Insider reported that the queen and her late husband Prince Philip were actually related, as they were third cousins. They are both related to Queen Victoria, with the current queen’s relationship stemming from her father’s side and Philip’s relationship stemming from his mother’s side.

6. Birthday Celebrations

The queen was born on April 21, 1926, but monarchs typically celebrate their birthdays when the weather is much nicer. While the queen celebrates on her actual birthday, she also celebrates with the rest of the country on June 11 each year.

 The Telegraph reported that the queen carried out 341 royal engagements in 2015. This was more than the amount that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry combined carried out that same year.

8. Overseas

While she’s definitely carried out her duties in England, the queen has also made over 260 overseas trips during her time on the throne.

9. Message To The Moon

“On behalf of the British people, I salute the skill and courage which have brought man to the moon,” she wrote in her message to the moon.

The queen’s go-to color is a pretty pink from Essie that only costs $9.

11. Legal Documents

While she’s been spotted in a Range Rover before, the queen actually doesn’t have a driver’s license since she technically doesn’t need one, as per Insider.

12. Her License

The queen learned how to drive in April 1945, as per BBC News.

Her Majesty has access to her very own private ATM at Buckingham Palace, provided by Coutts.

14. Paying Taxes

According to the royal family website, the queen doesn’t have to pay taxes, but she has been voluntarily doing so since 1993.

15. She Doesn’t Use A Last Name

BBC News reported that the queen’s official title is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

The letter stands for Regina, which means Queen in Latin, according to Harper’s Bazaar.

17. New York Residency

In 2015, the queen purchased a $7.9 million apartment near the United Nations headquarters in New York City, as per Business Insider.

18. Pricey Poet

Insider reported that not only does the queen appoint the UK’s poet laureate, but she also pays them with a yearly salary of about $7,000 and an entire barrel of sherry.

The queen has been associated with at least 967 portraits.

20. Christening

BBC News reported that she was christened with water from Jordan, a typical tradition for royal christenings.

21. Short Stature

The queen stands at just five feet and four inches tall.

The queen is known for having a strong fondness for horses. According to BBC News, Her Majesty was gifted her first pony at the age of 4.

23. Riding Hat

Despite her familiarity with horses, the queen chooses not to wear a riding hat.

24. Big Family

With four children of her own, along with eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, the queen has quite the large royal family.

BBC News reported that Her Majesty’s piper plays her favorite songs each morning in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

26. Needed Accessory

She uses her purse to send secret signals to her staff, according to Town & Country.

27. Money

The queen has been featured on Australia’s banknotes since 1966.

28. Prime Minister

According to the royal family website, the queen has the ability to call a meeting with the prime minister whenever she likes.

As the reigning monarch, the queen does not vote in elections, and she also is not up for re-election by convention.

30. She’s Bilingual

According to Express, the queen can fluently speak both English and French.

31. Reigning Monarch

In 2015, the queen was declared as the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Did you know any of these facts about Queen Elizabeth II? Let us know, and be sure to send this on to any royal fans you know!