Queen Elizabeth II: how many birthdays does she have, what breed of dog did she create and other facts that you did not know about her

Queen Elizabeth II has been the longest-reigning monarch on the British throne and was the first to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. With 70 years on the throne (and even before) various curious facts have been collected about the nonagenarian monarch. Get to know some of them here!

When was Queen Elizabeth II born?

Queen Elizabeth II was born in England on April 21, 1926 at 2:40 am; Her parents are the Duke and Duchess of York, who would later become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother).

When was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II?

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on June 2, 1953. It was seen on television by more than 20 million people.

Is she the longest-serving monarch on the throne?

Yes. Queen Elizabeth II was the sixth woman to ascend the British throne and the longest-ruling monarch. In September 2015, she broke the record held by Queen Victoria, her great-great-grandmother. Queen Victoria (1837-1901) held her reign for 63 years and 7 months.

How many ministers have passed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II has had 15 UK ministers during her reign, with whom she has spoken weekly at Buckingham Palace. Ministers who shared this tradition with the queen included Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Boris Johnson and others.

What animals did Queen Elizabeth II have?

Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite pets are corgis. She even created a new breed of dog when her pet mated with the dachshund that belonged to Princess Margaret. This is how the dorgi breed was created.

What are the exotic animals of Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth has an elephant, two giant tortoises, a jaguar, and two sloths. They all live in the London Zoo.

Does Queen Elizabeth have a driver’s license?

No. He was the only person in the UK who could drive without a driver’s license.

Why does Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her birthday twice?

Queen Elizabeth II’s first birthday is the date of her birth, April 21. On the other hand, she also had an official birthday in June, apparently because the weather is better at this time of the month.

At what age did Queen Elizabeth II become a homeowner?

At just 6 years old, Queen Elizabeth II had already purchased her own home. The people of Wales presented him with one of them on the grounds of the Royal Lodge in Windsor. This was named after Bwthyn Bach, which means little hut.

When was the first broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II on a radio?

Queen Elizabeth II made her first radio broadcast in October 1940, during World War II.

Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II also has a comic?

Yes! This comic tells the life of Queen Elizabeth II from a young age until her ascension to her throne.

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