Even though queen Elizabeth is a public figure, she lives a very private life. What baffles most people about her is that she seldom speaks about herself and never grant interviews to the media. This is the reason why so little is known about her.

With over 66 years on the throne, she has become the longest reigning British monarch. Behind the stern poker face you always see screen, there are a whole lot of amazing facts you don’t know about her.

16 Amazing Facts About Queen Elizabeth


#1. She Never Attended Any School

This is one of the most amazing facts about Queen Elizabeth. Again, that she didn’t attend any school doesn’t mean she isn’t educated.

Although she didn’t attend the four walls of school, she still had the best education. Herself and her younger sister ( Princess Margaret) had private tutors who taught them at home.

#2. Queen Elizabeth Is Married To Her Third Cousin ( Prince Philip)

You are probably knowing this for the first time. Don’t feel bad, we learn everyday.

Queen Elizabeth is actually related to her husband. In fact, he is a maternal relation to Queen Victoria ( Elizabeth’s great-great grandmother).

Let me blow your mind a little. Philip was born into the royal families of Greece and Denmark. However, he renounced his original titles when he married Elizabeth.

They have been living happily together for 69 years.

#3. Do You Know That Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Her Birthday Twice A Year?

Elizabeth actually celebrates her birthday twice in a year. While is real birthday is April 21st, the country officially celebrates it in June 11.

#4. She Has Reigned For A Very Long Time

Queen Elizabeth has reigned for a long time. In fact, she is the only Monarch most Brits know.

As at when she ascended the throne, about 81% of U.K. Citizens weren’t alive.

She became queen immediately after the death of her father in 1952. Today she has become the longest reigning monarch in the world.

#5. She Owns All The Swans And Dolphins In UK Water

During the 12th century, the British monarch laid claims to “all mute swans in the country”. During this period, they were a delicacy.

However, the queen doesn’t eat them anymore, but she still owns them.

#6. She Has Made At Least 260 Overseas trips since she ascended the throne

Queen Elizabeth II has made over 260 overseas trips. However, she has slowed down her international trip.

But she still travels a lot. In fact, in 2015 alone, she carried out over 341 royal engagements.

#7. She Has Outlasted 14 British Prime Minister and 13 US President During her Reign (Still Counting)

In her 66 years of reign, she has outlasted 14 British Prime Minister and 13 US presidents. Guess what?? The counting continues.

#8. She Is Rich But Not The Richest Person In The UK

Without an iota of doubt, Queen Elizabeth is very rich. But she is not among the richest people in the UK.

She gets money from taxpayers and the royal family real estate holdings. Her net worth is £340 million.

However, she has not been listed on the SUNDAY Times’ list of 300 wealthiest Brits for the past 2 years.

#9. She Pays Her Taxes Every Year

Ordinarily, queen Elizabeth II isn’t required to pay tax. But she has been paying tax voluntarily since 1993.

Isn’t she a great leader? How many leaders around the world do this?

#10. She’s been Portrayed As A Character In Roughly 100 TV Shows and Movies

Queen Elizabeth has been portrayed as a character in several movies.

#11. She Drinks A Glass Of Champagne Every Night Before She Retires To Bed

Queen Elizabeth drinks a glass of champagne every night before going to bed. Perhaps, this is her little health secret.

#12. She doesn’t have a Passport or Driver’s license.

Surprise right? Well don’t be, queen Elizabeth doesn’t have a passport and driver’s license.

Come to think of it, does she really need these documents? They are issued in her name. And she is very comfortable behind the wheel.

#13. She Uses Her Purse To Send Secret Signals To Her Staff

The queen has a way of using his handbag or purse to send secret signals to her staff. She uses such signals to exit boring meetings.

For instance; if she places her purse on a table during a dinner, this is an indication that the event should end in the next 5 minutes.

Again, if she places her bag or purse on the floor, it is an indication that she wants to be rescued from a current conversation.

#14. She Doesn’t Use A Last Name

The queen doesn’t have a last name. Her official name 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.”

#15. She Can’t Be Prosecuted Or Compelled To Give Evidence In Court

Queen Elizabeth II can neither be prosecuted nor compelled to give evidence in court. Indeed, being a Queen comes with great perks.

However, she never abuses her power and she always acts in accordance with the provision of the law.

#16. She Publishes The List Of Gifts People Give Her Annually

It is customary of the Royal family to always publish list of gifts the Queen receive from the public and world leaders. This may sound weird, but it has been the tradition of the royal family from time immemorial.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2019/02/08/16-amazing-facts-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/

With such power, she still remains humble. What an irony......

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Emulatory

The chant "LONG LIVE THE QUEEN" takes effect on her positively but you didn't mention her real age!

Buhari Na leader be this

Nice one.

1. Amazing fact about Buhari.

Buhari has spent more time outside his country in 3 years than Queen Elizabeth in 66. Fact.

ValCon888:
Buhari has spent more time outside his country in 3 years than Queen Elizabeth in 66. Fact.

Easy to agree with this.

I find no 2 and 11 interesting.

‘The ways of right-living people glow with light;
the longer they live, the brighter they shine’ (Proverbs 4:18, MSG).

ValCon888:
Buhari has spent more time outside his country in 3 years than Queen Elizabeth in 66. Fact.

That man is giving you sleepless nights.

The Champaign part got me..... In all she's unique

Is it true that she's kleptomaniac?

ValCon888:
Buhari has spent more time outside his country in 3 years than Queen Elizabeth in 66. Fact.

Expatriate BaBa

and you forgot to add that she has cleptomania

24hoursreporter:
With such power, she still remains humble. What an irony......

That's the difference between being born with power and gaining power.
Those who gain power often tend to misuse as opposed to those born with it.....

imarayij:
and you forgot to add that she has cleptomania

What makes you say so

That is their culture. marry your cousin. rule forever. above the law. own every bird in the water. yet they stick to it, are proud of it and defend it.
But in Nigeria just celebrate your local culture and post it on the internet and have some brainwashed mofos open their ignorant vocal chords and spill garbage.

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17.shes a kleptomaniac...

She has refused to die thereby disallowing her son to ascend the throne. Now her son is too old to be king anymore

God save the Queen!

ibromodzi:
Is it true that she's kleptomaniac?

That's untrue.

God bless the Queen

ibromodzi:
Is it true that she's kleptomaniac?

imarayij:
and you forgot to add that she has cleptomania

How true is the rumour that Queen Elizabeth II is a kleptomaniac?

Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; 26 May 1867 – 24 March 1953) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress of India as the wife of King George V.

All the best for her ooo...

In her youth, she wasn't always known as the future queen. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary's prominent place in line for the throne was secured only after her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the crown and was succeeded by Elizabeth's father, King George VI.

GOD BLESS THE QUEEN.