Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom. She received all her education at home from private tutors. It remains politically neutral and therefore does not cast a vote. She was made Head of the Commonwealth after her father died. She holds the record of being the longest reigning queen in the world.

Born name

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

nickname

Lillibet , Betty , Her Gracious Majesty and Defender of the Faith

Sun sign

bull

Place of birth

Mayfair, London, United Kingdom

residence

Buckingham Palace

nationality

training

Elizabeth and her sister Margaret received private tuition at home from their governess Marion Crawford. Elizabeth’s private mentor was Henry Marten (Provost of Eton College), who taught her constitutional history.

Elizabeth is fluent in French as her governesses were native speakers.

During World War II, Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service and took an interest in a vehicle maintenance course at Aldershot.

occupation

Queen of the United Kingdom

family

• Father – George VI (former King of the United Kingdom) (died 1952)
• Mother – Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (former Queen of the United Kingdom)
• Siblings – Princess Margaret (younger sister)
• Other – King George V (paternal grandfather)

Manager

She has no manager.

To build

Average

Height

162.5 cm (peak height)

Her height is now given as 155 cm.

weight

58 kg or 128 lbs

friend/spouse

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1947-present) – Her Majesty first met Prince Philip in 1934 and then in 1937. When she was 13, the Queen fell in love with him and they exchanged letters.

The Queen was 21 years old when her engagement was officially announced and her engagement was officially announced on 9 July 1947. Philip was created Duke of Edinburgh and received the style of His Royal Highness just before the marriage. Finally, on November 20, 1947, Elizabeth and Philip were married at Westminster Abbey. The couple have four children together, Charles, Prince of Wales (born 14 November 1948); Anne, Princess Royal (b. August 15, 1950); Prince Andrew, Duke of York (born 19 February 1960); and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (b. 10 March 1964).

race/ethnicity

White

The Queen has English, European Royal, Anglo-Irish, Hungarian, French and German ancestry with some Irish, Dutch, Scottish, Danish, Belgian, Swedish and Bohemian/Czech ancestry.

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

Due to her advancing age, her hair has turned white.

eye color

Blue

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Short curly hair

shoe size

6.5 (US) or 37 (EU) or 4 (UK)

brand promotion

Queen uses these products regularly –

• Wilkin & Sons – They are best known for their delicious Tiptree jam. In 1955, the Queen awarded the brand a Royal Warrant.
• Charbonnel Et Walker Ltd – Charbonnel Et Walker has been making extravagant English chocolates since 1875; one of the UK’s most experienced and sedentary chocolatiers. For many years they have been supplying chocolates to the Royal Family, first to King Edward VII from 1903 and from 1970 to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from 1970.
• Walkers Shortbread Limited – Established in 1899 they claim to manufacture and sell the finest Scottish shortbreads and oatcakes in the world. They were granted a royal warrant by Her Majesty The Queen in 2002.
• Tate and Lyle Sugar (makers of Lyle’s Golden Syrup) – Founded in 1881, this company made a sugar syrup that tasted simply delicious. They received royal warrants not once but twice, once in 1922 and again in 1955 from Queen Elizabeth II.
• Schwartz (Herbs and Spices) – Schwartz has been creating quality herbs and flavors since 1889. They can still be found in any UK supermarket. In 1998, Queen granted the brand a Royal Warrant.
• Twinings (Tea and Coffee Merchants) – Established in 1706, Twinings have been making tea in Britain for more than 300 years. It was founded by Thomas Twining. In 1955, Queen Elizabeth granted the company a Royal Warrant, which was renewed by Prince Charles in 1993. The late Queen Victoria bestowed her first Royal Warrant on Twinings in 1837.
• James White Drinks Ltd (fruit and vegetable juice maker) – This drinks company acquired their first Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. They are popular for producing the finest fruit and vegetable juices in the world.
• John Walker & Sons Ltd (Scotch Whiskey Distillers) – 1820 a Scotch Whiskey company was founded by John Walker, a 15 year old boy. It is a globally successful brand. This whiskey brand has received its Royal Warrant from every monarch since King George V Queen Elizabeth II bestowed the Royal Warrant on the company in 1955.

religion

Anglicanism

Known for

To be the longest reigning monarch in British history.

first movie

Her Majesty made her first big screen debut in the comedy crime drama The Brain in 1969. But her role was uncredited.

First TV show

The Queen made her television debut on the comedy series The Jackie Gleason Show in 1953.

Personal trainer

Queen Elizabeth II of England is the longest-serving monarch in British history. Despite her age, Queen Elizabeth is in top form. Her former foodie expert said she appreciates being around her pets and being aware of animals helps her stay fit. She also doesn’t fixate on what she eats, which can be difficult to accept at first.

According to her former chef Darren McGrady, Queen Elizabeth is very disciplined and it certainly helps her stay healthy. She is very good at staying away from foods that are in some way unhealthy or not good for her, which most people in today’s world cannot do.

The Queen’s signature meals are pretty simple like:

• Breakfast – She has a cup of Earl Gray tea (no milk or sugar) along with a bowl of Special K cereal.
• Lunch – The Queen enjoys her favorite food, fish and vegetables.
• Dinner – She likes to eat roast beef, lamb or salmon.

Elizabeth II favorite things

• Food – Grilled or poached fish with salad or vegetables
• Beauty Products – 8 Hour Cream and Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in a vibrant red
• Perfumes – Molton Brown, the British brand Yardley and Floris perfume

Elizabeth II Facts

1. The Queen uses her purse as a means of communication to send signals to her staff.
2. Her Majesty can travel around the world without a passport.
3. Another advantage of being a queen is that she can drive her car without a license plate. She’s the only person in the UK who can do that.
4. She joined the British Army during World War II in the Women’s Section alongside Churchill’s daughter in 1945.
5. She has visited Australia more than 15 times.
6. The Queen received the Australian dollar denomination 5, issued in 1995.
7. She supports more than 600 charities around the world.
8. Her Majesty receives 50,000 people at various parties at Buckingham Palace each year.
9. Although her birthday is April 21st, she officially celebrates it in June every year.
10. Her Majesty is fluent in French.
11. Prince Philip and the Queen have sent more than 38,000 Christmas cards during their reign.
12. The Queen is very fond of dogs and has owned more than 30 dogs during her reign.
13. In 1986 she became the first British monarch to visit China.
14. She has more than 30 godchildren.
15. The queen loves horses. Her love for them started when she was only 4 years old.
16. In March 2004, she made a gesture for women’s empowerment. She hosted an event called Women of Achievement, the first event for women at Buckingham Palace.
17. She was born at 02:40 (GMT).
18. Visit the Queen’s official website at royal.uk.
19. Follow Buckingham Palace updates on Twitter and Instagram.