Elizabeth II Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 1 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | April 21, 1926 |
Date of Death | September 8, 2022 |
Eye Color | Blue |
Elizabeth II was the Queen of the United Kingdom. She received all her formal education at home from private tutors. She remained politically neutral and hence, didn’t cast a vote. She was made the Head of the Commonwealth after her father died. She held the record for being Britain’s longest-reigning queen regnant. She ruled for 70 years and 214 days. At the time of death, apart from the United Kingdom, she was also the Queen of 14 other Commonwealth realms.
Born Name
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
Nick Name
Lillibet, Betty, Her Gracious Majesty and Defender of the Faith

Age
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926.
Died
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Since October 2021, she was facing health issues such as difficulty in walking and standing.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Residence
Buckingham Palace
Nationality
Education
Elizabeth and her sister Margaret received a private education at home from their governess Marion Crawford. Private mentor of Elizabeth was Henry Marten (who was Provost of Eton College), who educated her in constitutional history.
Elizabeth used to communicate in French fluently due to her governesses, who were native speakers.
During World War II, Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service and took an interest in a Vehicle Maintenance Course at Aldershot.
Occupation
Queen of the United Kingdom
Family
- Father – George VI (Former King of the United Kingdom) (Died in 1952)
- Mother – Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Former Queen of the United Kingdom)
- Siblings – Princess Margaret (Younger Sister)
- Others – King George V (Paternal Grandfather)
Manager
She didn’t have a manager.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm (Peak Height)
Her height was later considered to be 5 ft 1 in or 155 cm.
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1947-2021) – Her Majesty met Prince Philip for the first time in 1934 and then in 1937. When she was 13 years old, The Queen fell in love with him and they started sending letters to each other.
The Queen was 21 when their commitment was formally reported and their engagement was officially announced on July 9, 1947. Philip was made Duke of Edinburgh and granted the style His Royal Highness just before the marriage. Finally, Elizabeth and Philip were married on November 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey. The couple had 4 children together, Charles, Prince of Wales (b. November 14, 1948); Anne, Princess Royal (b. August 15, 1950); Prince Andrew, Duke of York (b. February 19, 1960); and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (b. March 10, 1964). The couple remained together until Prince Philip’s death on April 9, 2021.

Race / Ethnicity
White
The Queen had English, European Royal, traces of Anglo-Irish, Hungarian, French, and German with some amount of Irish, Dutch, Scottish, Danish, Belgian, Swedish, and Bohemian/Czech ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Due to her advancing age, her hair had turned ‘White’.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Short Curly Hair
Shoe Size
6.5 (US) or 37 (EU) or 4 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
Queen used these products on a regular basis –
- Wilkin & Sons – They are most famous for their delicious Tiptree jam. In 1955, the Queen awarded a Royal Warrant to the brand.
- Charbonnel Et Walker Ltd – Charbonnel Et Walker has been making extravagant English chocolates since 1875; one of the most seasoned and most settled chocolatiers in Britain. For many years, they had been supplying chocolates to the Royal Family, first to King Edward VII from 1903 and after that, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, starting from 1970.
- Walkers Shortbread Limited – Founded in 1899, they claim to make and sell the best Scottish shortbread and Oatcakes in the world. They were granted a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty the Queen in 2002.
- Tate and Lyle Sugars (Manufacturers of Lyles Golden Syrup) – Founded in 1881, a sugar syrup that tasted simply delicious was made by this company. They were awarded Royal warrant not once, but twice, once in 1922 and again in 1955 by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Schwartz (Herbs and Spices) – Since 1889, Schwartz has been creating fine-quality herbs and flavors. They can still be found in any British Supermarket. In 1998, Queen granted the brand a Royal Warrant.
- Twinings (Tea and Coffee Merchants) – Founded in 1706, Twinings have been manufacturing tea in the UK for more than 300 years. It was founded by Thomas Twining. In 1955, Queen Elizabeth awarded Royal Warrant to the company and it was renewed by Prince Charles in 1993. Even the late Queen Victoria awarded Twinings her first Royal Warrant back in 1837.
- James White Drinks Ltd (Fruit and Vegetable Juice Manufacturers) – This drinks company acquired their first Royal Warrant in 2002 from Queen Elizabeth II. They are popular for producing the finest quality fruit and vegetable juices in the world.
- John Walker & Sons Ltd (Scotch Whisky Distillers) – In 1820, a scotch whisky company was founded by John Walker, a 15-year-old boy. It is a globally successful brand. This whisky brand has got their Royal Warrant from every monarch since King George V. Queen Elizabeth II awarded the Royal Warrant to the company in 1955.

Religion
Anglicanism (part of the Christian faith)
Best Known For
Being the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
First Film
Her Majesty made her first theatrical film debut in the comedy crime movie The Brain in 1969. But, her role was uncredited.
First TV Show
The Queen made her first TV show appearance in the comedy TV series The Jackie Gleason Show in 1953.
Personal Trainer
Queen Elizabeth II of England was the longest-serving monarch in British history. In spite of her age, Queen Elizabeth was in the top well being. Her previous gourmet expert expressed that she cherished being around her pets, and stayed aware of the animals helped stay her fit. She didn’t fixate on what she ate.
According to her former chef Darren McGrady, Queen Elizabeth was very disciplined and it certainly helped her to stay well. She was very good at staying away from the food which was unhealthy or not good for her in some way, which is something most people can’t do in the contemporary world.
Queen’s typical meals were pretty simple like –
- Breakfast – She had a cup of Earl Grey Tea (without milk or sugar) along with a bowl of Special K cereal.
- Lunch – The Queen enjoyed her favorite food, fish, and veggies.
- Dinner – She liked to have roast beef, lamb, or salmon.
Elizabeth II Favorite Things
- Food – Grilled or poached fish with salad or veggies
- Beauty Products – Eight Hour Cream and Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Bold Red
- Perfumes – Molton Brown, British brand Yardley, and Floris perfume
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