Five fascinating facts about Her Majesty The Queen

Alison Mitchell  |  Features
Date posted:  1 May 2022
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Five fascinating facts about Her Majesty The Queen

As the Platinum Jubilee approaches, it is worth considering how remarkable Queen Elizabeth II actually is.

During her reign she has worked with 14 British prime ministers and met every US president since Harry S. Truman (except for President Lyndon B. Johnson). She has also met chart-topping pop stars, medal-winning athletes, and knew the Bible teachers Billy Graham and John Stott. Her travels have taken her to over 110 countries across six continents, making her Britain’s best-travelled as well as longest-reigning monarch.

I enjoyed researching the life of Queen Elizabeth II for our latest children’s biography as her Platinum Jubilee approaches in June. She truly is amazing. Here are just a few reasons why:

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