The Queen achieved some incredible feats during her 70 years as monarch.
Her Majesty, who died on Thursday 8 September, aged 96, saw 15 prime ministers through her reign and became the longest-reigning sovereign the UK has ever had.
Her seven-decade stint was celebrated with the platinum jubilee held in june this year, which saw several events take place across a four-day bank holiday weekend.
To celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone, Buckingham Palace released 70 facts about the Queen to celebrate her seven-decade reign.
From her first trip on the London Underground, and details from her wedding to Prince Philip, here are some things you might not know about Queen Elizabeth II.
1. The Queen was the longest-reigning monarch
On 9 September 2015, the Queen became the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.
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