Queen Elizabeth is perhaps one of the most recognizable figures in the world.
She has had four children and is a grandmother and a great-grandmother.
But who is Elizabeth?
Ready to learn more about the person wearing the crown?
Here’s what you didn’t know about Queen Elizabeth.
They met at the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece, and the seed of their love was planted.
Philip was training as a cadet, and apparently, there were instant sparks between them.
And clearly their marriage was built to last, because they were married for over 70 years.
“To you living in new surroundings, we send a message of true sympathy.”
Elizabeth was just 13 when she left for Windsor Castle, making her eloquent words that much more impressive.
Her official title within the WATS was Second Subaltern Elizabeth Windsor, and she began her training in London.
The respect they shared for each other was, indeed, for life.
“I always marvel when we meet at what a keen judge she is of human events.
I think she’s a very impressive person.”
His sentiments were seconded by Barack Obama, who was very clear with his thoughts on the monarch.
The only U.S. president who met Queen Elizabeth while she was still Princess Elizabeth was Harry Truman.
Looks like her experience as a military truck driver stuck.
There are a couple reasons as to why that might be.
As noted byHarper’s Bazaar,one of the queen’s oldest nicknames is “Lilibet.”
As noted by theDaily Mail,Prince William used to call his grandmother “Gary.”
Yes, you read that correctly.
He hasn’t learned to say Granny yet."
When her last royal corgi, Willow, passed away, it was a huge blow.
Need an alarm clock to wake up in the morning?
For instance, there is Her Majesty’s Botanist and an Astronomer Royal.
sounds of the bagpipes.
