10 things about Queen Elizabeth II

She was born on April 21, 1926, in London, England.

Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor.

She became Queen of the United Kingdom on February 6, 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI.

She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, marking 70 years on the throne.

She has four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.

She has eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

She has met with every US President since Harry Truman, except for Lyndon B. Johnson.

Patron of over 600 charities and organizations .

She is a keen equestrian and has been involved with horses and horse racing for much of her life.

 It's worth noting that Queen Elizabeth II is a highly respected and well-loved figure both in the United Kingdom and around the world.