Queen Jubilee

Things you might not know about the queen

In her 70 year reign on the throne, the Queen has seen and done a lot.

As the monarch of the UK and one of the most famous people in the world, there’s plenty that she’s experienced, and a lot of interesting tidbits about her have been revealed to the public in that time.
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She also made some pretty good quotes in her time.

“When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future”- From her 2008 Christmas speech in the midst of the Financial Crisis

“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.”- From her 1957 Christmas speech

“If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction, I am for it.”- On family and marriage

“If I wore beige, nobody would know who I am.”- On why she wears a colourful wardrobe

“Thank you for making me feel so old”- In response to Justin Trudeau toasting her long reign

“We must be seen to be believed”- On why royal tours and visits are important.

​Did you know that:

- Her favourite foods include scrambled eggs, salmon and a special chocolate biscuit dessert
- She likes tea- but not scones
- Since ascending the throne, the Queen has had 14 prime ministers (with Harold Wilson holding the position twice) and seen 14 US presidents in office.

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