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RIP Queen Elizabeth II | Take a look at some lesser-known facts about the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 at Balmoral, after reigning for 70 years. Here are few things you probably didn’t know about Queen Elizabeth II

Moneycontrol News | September 09, 2022 / 15:43 IST
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A collection of facts proving the Queen had both a love of life and a unique sense of humor. (Image: News18 Creative)
A collection of facts proving the Queen had both a love of life and a unique sense of humor. (Image: News18 Creative)
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There’s a reason she wore neon ensembles. (Image: News18 Creative)
There’s a reason she wore neon ensembles. (Image: News18 Creative)
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She used her purse to send signals to her staff. (Image: News18 Creative)
She used her purse to send signals to her staff. (Image: News18 Creative)
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She would drink a glass of champagne every day. (Image: News18 Creative)
She would drink a glass of champagne every day. (Image: News18 Creative)
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She was the only person in Britain who could drive without a license plate on her car. (Image: News18 Creative)
She was the only person in Britain who could drive without a license plate on her car. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Queen Elizabeth was the first British monarch to celebrate her Diamond wedding anniversary. (Image: News18 Creative)
Queen Elizabeth was the first British monarch to celebrate her Diamond wedding anniversary. (Image: News18 Creative)
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She once demoted a footman for giving whiskey to her corgis. (Image: News18 Creative)
She once demoted a footman for giving whiskey to her corgis. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Her love of corgis was rivalled only by her love of horses. (Image: News18 Creative)
Her love of corgis was rivalled only by her love of horses. (Image: News18 Creative)
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She opened Parliament every year except 1959, for Prince Andrew’s birth, and 1963, for Prince Edward’s birth. (Image: News18 Creative)
She opened Parliament every year except 1959, for Prince Andrew’s birth, and 1963, for Prince Edward’s birth. (Image: News18 Creative)
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She was the first British monarch to visit China, in 1986. (Image: News18 Creative)
She was the first British monarch to visit China, in 1986. (Image: News18 Creative)

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