Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom. She received all her formal education at home from private tutors. She remains politically neutral and hence, doesn’t cast a vote. She was made the Head of the Commonwealth after her father died. She holds the record for being the world’s longest-reigning queen regnant.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Residence
Buckingham Palace
Nationality
Education
Elizabeth and her sister Margaret received a private education at home from their governess Marion Crawford. Private mentor of Elizabeth was Henry Marten (who was Provost of Eton College), who educated her in constitutional history.
Elizabeth communicates in French fluently due to her governesses, who were native speakers.
During World War II, Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service and took an interest in a Vehicle Maintenance Course at Aldershot.
Manager
She doesn’t have any manager.
Boyfriend / Spouse
(1947-Present) – Her Majesty met Prince Philip for the first time in 1934 and then in 1937. When she was 13 years old, The Queen fell in love with him and they started sending letters to each other.
The Queen was 21 when their commitment was formally reported and their engagement was officially announced on July 9, 1947. Philip was made Duke of Edinburgh and granted the style His Royal Highness just before the marriage. Finally, Elizabeth and Philip were married on November 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey. The couple has 4 children together, (b. November 14, 1948 ); Anne, Princess Royal (b. August 15, 1950); Prince Andrew, Duke of York (b. February 19, 1960); and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (b. March 10, 1964).
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Short Curly Hair
Shoe Size
6.5 (US) or 37 (EU) or
Brand Endorsements
Queen uses these products on a regular basis –
- Wilkin & Sons – They are most famous for their delicious Tiptree jam. In 1955, the Queen awarded a Royal Warrant to the brand.
- Charbonnel Et Walker Ltd – Charbonnel Et Walker has been making extravagant English chocolates since 1875; one of the most seasoned and most settled chocolatiers in Britain. For many years, they have been supplying chocolates to the Royal Family, first to King Edward VII from 1903 and after that, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, starting from 1970.
- Walkers Shortbread Limited – Founded in 1899, they claim to make and sell the best Scottish shortbread and Oatcakes in the world. They were granted a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty the Queen in 2002.
- Tate and Lyle Sugars (Manufacturers of Lyles Golden Syrup) – Founded in 1881, a sugar syrup that tasted simply delicious was made by this company. They were awarded Royal warrant not once, but twice, once in 1922 and again in 1955 by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Schwartz (Herbs and Spices) – Since 1889, Schwartz has been creating fine quality herbs and flavors. They can still be found in any British Supermarket. In 1998, Queen granted the brand a Royal Warrant.
- Twinings (Tea and Coffee Merchants) – Founded in 1706, Twinings have been manufacturing tea in the UK for more than 300 years. It was founded by Thomas Twining. In 1955, Queen Elizabeth awarded Royal Warrant to the company and it was renewed by Prince Charles in 1993. Even the late Queen Victoria awarded Twinings her first Royal Warrant back in 1837.
- James White Drinks Ltd (Fruit and Vegetable Juice Manufacturers) – This drinks company acquired their first Royal Warrant in 2002 from Queen Elizabeth II. They are popular for producing the finest quality fruit and vegetable juices in the world.
- John Walker & Sons Ltd (Scotch Whisky Distillers) – In 1820, a scotch whisky company was founded by John Walker, a 15-year old boy. It is a globally successful brand. This whisky brand has got their Royal Warrant from every monarch since King George V. Queen Elizabeth II awarded the Royal Warrant to the company in 1955.
Religion
Anglicanism
Best Known For
Being the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
First Film
Her Majesty made her first theatrical film debut in comedy crime movie The Brain in 1969. But, her role was uncredited.
First TV Show
The Queen made her first TV show appearance in the comedy TV series The Jackie Gleason Show in 1953.
Personal Trainer
Queen Elizabeth II of England is the longest-serving monarch in British history. In spite of her age, Queen Elizabeth is in the top well being. Her previous gourmet expert expressed that she cherishes being around her pets, and staying aware of the animals helps stay her fit. She likewise doesn’t fixate on what she eats, which at first can be difficult to accept.
According to her former chef Darren McGrady, Queen Elizabeth is very disciplined and it certainly helps her to stay well. She’s very good at staying away from the food which is unhealthy or not good for her in some way, which is something most people can’t do in the contemporary world.
Queen’s typical meals are pretty simple like –
- Breakfast – She has a cup of Earl Grey Tea (without milk or sugar) along with a bowl of Special K cereal.
- Lunch – The Queen enjoys her favorite food, fish, and veggies.
- Dinner – She likes to have roast beef, lamb or salmon.
Elizabeth II Favorite Things
- Food – Grilled or poached fish with salad or veggies
- Beauty Products – Eight Hour Cream and Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Bold Red
- Perfumes – Molton Brown, British brand Yardley, and Floris perfume
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Elizabeth II Facts
- The Queen uses her purse as a communication tool to send signals to her staff.
- Her Majesty can travel all around the world without having a passport.
- Another perk of being a Queen is, she can drive her car without a license plate. She is the only person in Britain who can do that.
- She joined the British Army during WW2 in the women branch alongside Churchill’s daughter in 1945.
- She has visited Australia more than 15 times.
- The Queen was on the Australian dollar of denomination 5 which was issued in 1995.
- She supports more than 600 charities and organizations all around the world.
- Her Majesty hosts 50,000 people every year at various parties at Buckingham Palace.
- In spite of the fact that her birthday is on April 21, she formally celebrates it in June every year.
- Her Majesty can speak French fluently.
- Prince Philip and the Queen have sent more than 38,000 Christmas cards throughout her reign.
- The Queen is very fond of dogs and has owned more than 30 dogs during her rule.
- In 1986, she became the first British monarch to visit China.
- She has more than 30 godchildren.
- The Queen loves horses. Her love for them started when she was only 4.
- She made a gesture for women empowerment in March 2004. She hosted an event named ‘Women of Achievement’, which was the first women-only event in Buckingham Palace.
- She took birth at 02:40 (GMT).
- In October 2020, Queen Elizabeth was criticized for not wearing a mask during her first official royal visit after lockdown. She was visiting a top-level laboratory. But, the royal source confirmed that all the social distancing norms were followed and everyone was tested negative before the meeting.
- In November 2020, she was seen wearing a face mask (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) for the first time publicly at the Remembrance Day Event. Before that, she was seen without the mask during a public event.
- Visit The Queen’s official website @ royal.uk.
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Facts of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
- Gender Female
- full nameElizabeth Alexandra Mary
- middle nameAlexandra
- nicknamesLillibet, Betty, Her Gracious Majesty and Defender of the Faith
- birthplaceMayfair, London, United Kingdom
- Date of Birth April 21, 1926
- Age 98 years 8 months
- Horoscope Taurus
- Lucky Number 7
- Lucky Stone Emerald
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundWhite
- nationalityAmerican Queen of the United Kingdom
- net worth£350 million
- professionQueen of the United Kingdom
- weight58 kg or 128 lbs
- height5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm (Peak Height)
- hair colorDark Brown
- eye colorBlue
- body type / buildAverage
- motherElizabeth Bowes-Lyon
- fatherGeorge VI
- sistersPrincess Margaret