THE QUEEN, INDEED

(c) 2022
ELIZABETH ALEXANDRA MARY WINDSOR
Who is she really?
She’s pushing the centennial mark at 96
Crowned in 1953
Survived an assassination attempt
Birthplace is now a restaurant
Owns an elephant, a jaguar, two giant turtles, and a pair of sloths
Owned her first home at 6 years of age
Can drive without a license
Purchased her wedding dress with war ration coupons
Served in World War II
Was a pantomime performer
No formal education
She speaks French fluently
Born in her grandparents’ home
Loves to ride horses
She owns lots of racing pigeons
Created gin from the gardens at Buckingham Palace
Communicates to her staff with her purse
Longest reigning monarch in British history
Does not need a passport to travel
Supports over 600 charities
She does not have to pay taxes (yet, she chooses to do so)
Swigs down a glass of champagne every day
Queen Elizabeth lives in a palace that has:
775 rooms
19 State rooms
52 Royal and guest bedrooms
188 staff bedrooms
92 offices
And 78 bathrooms
She is the Queen, indeed.
“I have to be seen to be believed.”
—Queen Elizabeth II