Queen Elizabeth II commemoration Day

 How many people can you count who have ruled the country for 70 years?

Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September  after a 70-year-reign, the longest of any British monarch, and her son Charles has become a king. The Queen's lying in state and elaborate funeral a week ago in the UK drew hundreds of thousands to London to pay their respects. 

Today I want to tell you some interesting facts about the Queen:

The Queen bought her wedding dress with WWII ration coupons

According to British Heritage, the Queen purchased the material for her wedding dress using ration coupons and had to return donations from women around the UK.

The Queen has owned over 30 Corgis in total

We know the Queen loves Corgis, but did you know she has owned over 30 across her life? “Her Majesty the Queen is a fantastic dog trainer,” Roger Mugford, the Queen's former Corgi trainer previously told Country Living. “When I visited her, she had nine dogs, and they were incredibly well controlled, well managed and obedient.”

The Queen didn't need a license to drive

The Queen was the only person in the UK who does not need to have a driver's license in order to drive on public roads.

Her Majesty has travelled to more than 100 countries

Impressively, the Queen has travelled to more than 100 countries during her reign. She has been to Canada 22 times and France 13 — more than any other country in Europe.

She volunteered as a truck driver during World War II

Before she became Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth volunteered as a truck driver and mechanic during World War II. This made her the first female member of the royal family to serve in the military.

Flights were cancelled over London to ensure quiet during the Queen's funeral

On the day of the Queen's funeral (Monday 19th September 2022), flights due to pass over central London were cancelled to make sure the skies were silent, as a mark of respect.

The Government of Canada held a national ceremony in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa.