Интересные факты о Елизавете 2 на английском языке
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Queen Elizabeth II was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926
She was crowned Queen on 2 June 1953. Watched by a TV audience of 20 million people
She is the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain
Her favourite dogs are corgis
She even invented a new breed of dog when her corgi mated with a dachshund belonging to her sister, Princess Margaret, creating the “dorgi”.
She’s the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a licence.
The Queen has two birthdays. Her actual birthday – 21 April – and her official birthday, which is held on a Saturday in June – when the weather’s better!
The Queen first sent an email in 1976!
She has many hobbies. Including horse riding, pigeon racing, and football – she’s an Arsenal supporter!
The Queen has sent around 50,000 Christmas cards!
She owns an elephant, two giant turtles, a jaguar and a pair of sloths
Presents from other countries, all of which live in London Zoo.
Princess Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast in October 1940, during the Second World War.
The Queen speaks fluent French, and often uses the language when she hosts audiences and attends state visits.
She is a keen traveler, having to date visited Australia 16 times, Canada 22 times, New Zealand 10 times and Jamaica 6 times.
The Queen has visited 117 countries – that is two thirds of all the countries on the planet!
Her Majesty’s Imperial State Crown is made up of 2,868 diamonds.
The Queen and Prince Philip have been married for nearly 69 years.
During Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, thirteen Prime Ministers have been in office.
She has visited the sets of many popular TV shows including Eastenders, Coronation Street and Game of Thrones.
