Inestimable Queen: Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth is the British longest reigning monarch and one of the most famous, well respected, and untouchable figures of the past century. Born in 1926 as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary to The Duke and Duchess of York (who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), she grew up in London together with her sister, Princess Margaret.

From her time spent serving in WWII to taking the throne in 1952 and becoming a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, the Queen has lived much of her life within the public eye. Even so, there's still plenty you almost certainly didn't know about her royal majesty.

Taking her time, Cecilia Jefferson has compiled more than 80 fascinating facts about Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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