10 Interesting facts about late Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, was the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history.

She surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months, in September 2015.

With the death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2016, Elizabeth became the world’s longest-reigning monarch. In 2022, she became the world’s second-longest reigning monarch, trailing only 17th century French King Louis XIV, who ascended to the throne at the age of four.

Apart from Elizabeth and Victoria, only four monarchs have reigned for 50 years or more in British history: George III (59 years), Henry III (56 years), Edward III (50 years), and James VI of Scotland (58 years.)

Here are 10 Interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth II

1. She was born in a London townhouse.
2. She was the first female member of the royal family to become a full-time active member of the British Armed Forces.
3. She promised to devote her life to public service on her 21st birthday.
4. She received more than 2,500 wedding gifts when she married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947.
5. She was the first monarch to be crowned in a televised coronation ceremony.
6. She was the first monarch to open Parliament in Canada.
7. She had owned more than 30 corgis over the course of her lifetime.
8. She was Head of a Commonwealth of 54 nations.
9. She was the most well travelled monarch in history.
10. She was the longest reigning monarch in British and Commonwealth history.