Interesting facts about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:
- The Queen can speak French fluently.
- She is 5ft 4in tall (162 cm).
- She has about 25 horses in each racing season.
- There are about 150 painted portraits of her.
- The Queen is on YouTube and on Facebook (The British Monarchy)
- Her Majesty sends a telegraph (a special greeting card) to people of the Commonwealth who have their 100th birthday.
- The Queen gives Christmas presents to Buckingham Palace staff every year. Some get some personal gifts but all get Christmas pudding.
The Queen and Scottish Veterans (Photo: Press Association)
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