She was the longest reigning-monarch in British history, famous for her life of public service but also for her beloved corgis and a mischievous sense of humor in private.
Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.
Elizabeth's schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music.During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1. More recently, she showed her mischievous side during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, when she starred in a comic video alongside an animated Paddington Bear and spoke of hiding marmalade sandwiches in her purse.When Windsor Castle, the queen's weekend residence, was ravaged by fire in 1992, the public rebelled against paying millions of pounds for repairs.
"He has been quite simply my strength and stay all these years," the queen said of Philip on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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