9 interesting facts not many people know about the Queen of England: Never went to school, has 2 birthdays…

You may not know that the Queen of England is one of the most famous people on the planet with very interesting things in her life.

Queen Elizabeth II is undeniably one of the most famous and respected figures in the world. From being the world’s longest-reigning monarch to being one of the greatest visionaries of her time, she has dedicated her life to serving her country and has lived through some of the most revolutionary changes in human history.

Aside from being one of the most famous people on the planet, the Queen is very private about her private life. Despite her many public appearances, there are many things about the Queen that you may not know. Here are some interesting facts about the Queen that will help you understand her better.

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1. Queen Elizabeth II never went to school

This may come as a surprise to most of us, but the Queen of England never went to school. That doesn’t mean she wasn’t educated. She and her sister, Princess Margaret, were privately tutored at the palace.

2. Join the armed forces during World War II

During World War II, Queen Elizabeth II joined the British armed forces and trained as a mechanic. She became the first queen to serve in the armed forces.

3. Have 2 birthdays

As a member of the royal family, the Queen celebrates her birthday twice a year. While her actual birthday is on April 21, which she usually spends with her family, her official birthday falls on the second Saturday in June.

4. Her husband – Prince Philip is her cousin

While many people are unaware of this fact, Prince Philip, the Queen’s husband, is her third cousin, related to Queen Victoria.

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5. Through 14 British Prime Ministers

Having had 14 British prime ministers during her reign, the Queen of England is actually the longest-reigning monarch in the world. Of all the prime ministers, Winston Churchill is said to be the Queen’s favorite.

6. The Queen has her own poet

Did you know that the Queen of England has her own poet laureate? The honorary position is currently held by Simon Armitage, who replaced Carol Ann Duff in May 2019. In addition to the high salary, the poet also receives the privilege of a bottle of Spanish white wine every month.

7. The Queen doesn’t have a passport but can travel anywhere

One of the most exciting advantages and rewards of being Queen is that she doesn’t need a passport to travel around the world.

8. She is the only person who can drive without a license.

Similarly, the Queen does not need a driving licence or number plates on her car to drive on British roads.

9. The Queen of England was the first monarch to send an email.

In 1976, Queen Elizabeth II became the first monarch to send an email. What’s even more surprising is that the Internet was invented at the time. She used a network called ARPANET, which was the precursor to the World Wide Web as we know it today.