II. The most interesting and unexpected facts about Elizabeth’s life

Today II. About the death of Elizabeth became known. His Majesty passed away at the age of 96, 70 of whom were on the throne. On February 6, 1952, his father VI. She was proclaimed queen on the day of George’s death. Although initially there was not even a question that the throne would ever be occupied by a woman again.

A new turning point in the history of the future queen’s family began when her uncle, Edward VIII, refused the crown for the sake of love. Then the throne passed to her younger brother George VI, and Elizabeth, who was then only 10 years old, learned that sooner or later she would become the ruler of Great Britain.

We decided to recall some interesting facts from Her Majesty’s biography, which went down in history as the most recognizable symbol of the British crown.

The Queen’s Name Mystery

The name Elizabeth was chosen as a tribute to her mother of the same name. However, Her Majesty’s father’s wife was known as “Queen Anne” and her real name is rarely found in official addresses and documents. But her middle name is Alexandra, II. Elizabeth got it from her great-grandmother, who died a few months before her granddaughter was born.

However, her relatives called Queen Lilibet. II. Elizabeth came up with this nickname as a child, as the name “Elizabeth” is difficult to pronounce. By the way, in 2021, the Queen’s grandson, Prince Harry, named his daughter after her beloved grandmother.

II. Elizabeth celebrates her birthday several times a year

Or, to be more specific, two. Her Majesty was born on April 21, so she spends this day with her family. And on the second Saturday of June, a large-scale event is held annually, which can be visited by all residents of Great Britain.

Favorite clothes, perfumes and makeup

For many years the Queen was dressed by Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amis. And they did it so well that the ruler knighted them. However, she has been dressed by Stuart Parvin, who has been sewing wedding dresses in her spare time since 2007.

Rachel Trevor-Morgan from the family atelier has been in charge of ruler’s hats since the 17th century, where the caps were sewn to fit the dress exactly.

As for accessories: Her Majesty was loyal to the British brand Launer, namely the Diva and Traviata bag models in all the colors of the rainbow. In Russia, they can only be purchased on the official website for 265,000 rubles.

Yes, she was 96 years old, but without pink lipstick and light blushes, she was a World War II. Elizabeth never appeared in public. In her makeup bag you can always find Elizabeth Arden lipstick, Clarins Ever Matte mineral compact powder, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protector and Floris White Rose eau de toilette in the moisturizing lipstick shade.

Love and betrayal: Marriage with Prince Philip

They met when he was thirteen and she was eighteen. Philip II. He studied at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, where Elizabeth had once been on a trip with her family. Since then, they fell in love and began to correspond. Before his coronation in 1953, Philip made a scandal: he did not want to kneel before her and asked for an exception. He said, however, as a wife wishes, but as a queen commands: if he is a strong man, he can.

True, according to rumors, Philip was never a faithful husband. Their love affair was legendary. But the prince always joked about this, noting that in his old age he was very flattered when a large number of novels were attributed.

Corgis, lots of corgis

Queen It’s no secret that Elizabeth is a huge Corgi fan. He had more than 30 dogs of this breed during his lifetime. And when Her Majesty’s last dog, named Volcano, died in 2020, she swore she would no longer keep a pet. That’s right, this year the Queen received a Cocker Spaniel named Lissy as a gift.

In general, the first corgi was presented to Elizabeth by her father, George VI, for her birthday when she was 18 years old. In total, His Majesty has owned about 30 Corgis in his entire life. Growing up, Elizabeth became so interested in dog breeding that she became friends with almost every reputable breeder in the UK.

II. Elizabeth’s favorite cocktails

The monarch of Great Britain drank four cocktails a day. Took the first one as an aperitif before dinner. It was a gin with Dubonnet (French fortified wine), a slice of lemon, and lots of ice.

He drinks dry gin with a martini for lunch. And finally he eats a piece of chocolate and drinks a glass of wine. Her Majesty ends the day with a glass of champagne before bed.

Difficult relationships with children

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s first child, Charles, arrived almost exactly one year after the couple’s wedding. In August 1950, Princess Anne was born and three years later, World War II. Elizabeth officially ascended the throne. Having seized the throne, the queen chose to focus on the throne and considered a third heir only until 1960. So Prince Andrew was born, and four years later – Prince Edward.

Former staff of Buckingham Palace have repeatedly admitted that the Queen’s relationship with children was not ideal at all. The biography of Prince Charles says that parents treated their own children with restraint and witnessed the first steps, first words and first games of numerous nannies, housekeepers and other employees of the palace. The same sentiment can be traced in Elizabeth’s biography, published anonymously by Her Majesty’s former maid of honor in 2002: “His dogs and horses are always first for her, even more important than the children.”

Friendship with Princess Diana

II. Despite numerous rumors about the conflict between Elizabeth and Princess Diana, there was a warm relationship between them. Initially, for the Queen of Great Britain, Spencer seemed like the perfect match for Charles. And when problems began in the marriage, Diana repeatedly turned to the queen for advice, more than once asked the audience, because she considered her not just a mother-in-law, but a mother.

Diana died in a car accident a year after the official divorce. Elizabeth was heavily criticized for her reaction to the tragedy. She was said to have insisted on a private burial before accepting a public memorial service at Westminster Abbey. On the eve of the funeral, the queen gave a touching speech in which she praised her former bride. Breaking with tradition, he ordered the flag to be lowered at half-mast over Buckingham Palace and bowed his head, violating protocol as Diana’s coffin was carried past the assembled royals.