From the longest reign to the number of times she played on screen… Readers are invited to join Tuoi Tre Online to discover interesting facts about British Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II – Photo: REUTERS

British Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the afternoon of September 8 (local time) at Balmoral Castle, where she often went to enjoy her summer vacation.

The royal family all gathered at Balmoral, including the Queen’s son Prince Charles, heir to the British throne.

The last time Queen Elizabeth II appeared in public was on September 6, when the Queen welcomed new British Prime Minister Liz Truss in the living room of Balmoral Castle.

Coronation on June 2, 1953

Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father King George VI. On June 2, 1953, the Queen’s coronation took place at Westminster Abbey.

This was also the first time television cameras were allowed into Westminster Abbey to record the ceremony. An estimated 277 million people around the world watched the ceremony on small screens. Many people bought their first television on this occasion.

Scottish people lay floral tributes outside Holyroodhouse castle in Edinburgh on September 8 – Photo: REUTERS

More than 70 years of reign

Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest-reigning person, with more than 70 years on the throne.

Mr. Matt Glassman from private Georgetown University in Washington (USA) shared on Twitter that according to his estimates, Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for 30% of US history, since the US Constitution was established. ratified and officially adopted in 1788.

More than 70 years of marriage

In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They married at Westminster Abbey in London on November 20, 1947.

By the time Prince Philip died in April 2021, they had been married for 74 years.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at their golden wedding anniversary in London, November 1997 – Photo: REUTERS

Experiencing 14 Prime Ministers

Liz Truss is the 14th British Prime Minister to meet Queen Elizabeth II upon taking office. Before that, the Queen of England had experienced famous prime ministers in history such as Winston Churchill, “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher and Liz Truss’s predecessor, Boris Johnson.

Owns 30 corgi dogs

Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis during her lifetime. This is also the dog breed that the Queen loves the most.

The Queen often spends time in the countryside, riding horses and walking her dog. Corgi dogs have become part of the public image of the British royal family.

The Queen also appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine on her 90th birthday with four corgi dogs.

Queen Elizabeth II walks at Windsor Castle with her corgi puppies – Photo: REUTERS

According to data from IMDB, the Queen has been portrayed on screen by actors about 100 times. Notable actors include Claire Foy in the Netflix series The Crown and Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for her role as the Queen in the film The Queen .

Latest public image of Queen Elizabeth II, when the Queen met new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, September 6 – Photo: REUTERS

A glass of champagne every night before bed

According to Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin Margaret Rhodes, the Queen drank gin and Dubonnet before lunch and would have a glass of wine with the meal. Then a martini and a glass of champagne before bed.

No passport or driver’s license

Queen Elizabeth II can travel abroad without a passport. “As British passports are issued in the Queen’s name, the Queen does not need to own a passport,” the royal family’s website says.

The Queen is also the only person in the United Kingdom allowed to drive without a license.

First time with technology

The Queen of England first sent an email in 1976 and made her first Instagram post in 2019.

Minute of remembrance for the Queen’s passing before the match West Ham United – FCSB at London Stadium in London on the evening of September 8 at the Europa Conference League – Photo: REUTERS

Being a “Gunner”

Queen Elizabeth II has been a fan of the Arsenal football team for more than 50 years.

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas also said that the Queen revealed herself to be an Arsenal fan during a reception for the team at Buckingham Palace in 2007.

Prince Harry, the Queen’s nephew, is also an Arsenal fan and has many times come to watch The Gunners play at both the old Highbury stadium and the Emirates.

Traveled the most

Queen Elizabeth II has visited more than 120 countries on 6 continents. Among them, Canada is the foreign country that the Queen has visited the most, specifically on 23 official trips from 1951 to 2010.