Queen Elizabeth II’s life through record numbers

Queen Elizabeth II is 96 years old, has reigned for more than 70 years and has been married for more than 7 decades.

Queen Elizabeth II's life through record numbersQueen Elizabeth II. Photo: AFP
Queen Elizabeth II  – the longest reigning person in British history – has broken a number of records in the history of her reign.

Queen Elizabeth II hasn’t just been on the throne the longest – she’s also sent the most letters, met the most prime ministers and had the longest marriage, according to Sky News.

500 million – The number of viewers watching the Queen’s silver jubilee on television in 1977.

50 million – UK population when Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952 – currently around 67.1 million.
Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in April 2014. Photo: AFPQueen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in April 2014. Photo: AFP
11.1 million – British royal family followers on Instagram at the time of the Queen’s death.

97,500 – Christmas pudding given to British royal palace staff during her reign. This is a tradition from Queen Elizabeth II’s father and grandfather.

85,000 – People at the Great Jubilation Lunch to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II owned 30 Corgi dogs during her reign. Photo: AFPQueen Elizabeth II owned 30 Corgi dogs during her reign. Photo: AFP
35,000 – Contestants apply to design her Diamond Jubilee symbol in 2012.

23,226 – Number of days Queen Elizabeth II reigned, surpassing Queen Victoria to become the longest-serving monarch in British history.

17,420 – Letter received by Queen Elizabeth II on the week of her 90th birthday.

16,000 – People took part in the queen’s coronation procession in 1953, which lasted nearly 3.2km.

1,333 – Diamonds were set in the crown worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation – the George IV State Diadem crown. This tiara also has 169 pearls.

600 – Foundations and charities of which the Queen is patron, 400 of which were inherited from her father after his death in 1952.

82 – State visit to a foreign country during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

73 years, 4 months, 20 days – Queen Elizabeth II’s marriage to Prince Philip , making them the only royal couple to celebrate a diamond wedding.

Number 40 – She is the 40th ruler since King William I became king of England.

39 – Royal Variety Performances attended by the Queen – first in 1945 and last in 2012.

35 – Country issues coins with the image of Queen Elizabeth II.

30 – Corgi dog owned during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The first puppy named Susan was raised by the queen at the age of 18 and the last two are a pair of puppies given to the queen in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 – Various wax works presented by Madame Tussauds of Queen Elizabeth II.

15 – The Prime Minister holds power during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation day in London in 1953. Photo: AFPQueen Elizabeth II on her coronation day in London in 1953. Photo: AFP
13 – US Presidents that Queen Elizabeth II met during her reign. US President Lyndon B Johnson is the only person the British queen has not met.

7 – The pope the Queen of England met during her reign.

2 – Crowns worn on Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation: St Edward’s Crown for the ceremony and the Imperial State Crown for the procession and appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.

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