By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Daily Report NigeriaDaily Report NigeriaDaily Report Nigeria
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • METRO
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • FACT FILE
  • SPECIAL REPORT
Reading: 10 Things to Know About Queen Elizabeth II
Share
Font ResizerAa
Daily Report NigeriaDaily Report Nigeria
  • METRO
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • SPECIAL REPORT
  • FACT FILE
Search
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • METRO
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • FACT FILE
  • SPECIAL REPORT
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US

Home | 10 Things to Know About Queen Elizabeth II

Fact File

10 Things to Know About Queen Elizabeth II

Tare Magbei
Tare Magbei
Published: June 15, 2025
Last updated: June 15, 2025
4 Min Read
Share
10 Things to Know About Queen Elizabeth II
Queen England II died announced dead on Thursdays September 8, 2022 by the Buckingham Palace
SHARE

Buckingham Palace on Thursday announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II of England.

The longest-serving monarch in the country’s history died aged 96.

As announced by the Royal Family, the respected monarch is said to have died peacefully.

She was immediately replaced by her eldest son, Prince Charles ad King of England.

ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

Below are 10 facts about the Queen Elizabeth II

1. She was not born in a palace

Though, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) — and the eldest granddaughter of King George V, Queen Elizabeth II was not born in a palace.

She was delivered in a townhouse that belonged to her Scottish maternal grandparents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore on 21 April 1926, in London.

2. Queen Elizabeth II was homeschooled

Young Elizabeth was educated at home alongside her only sibling, Princess Margaret who was born four years after her in 1930.

Both princesses were educated under the supervision of their mother and governess at the time, Marion Crawford.

Lessons taught concentrated on history, language, literature, and music.

3. She was in Kenya when her father died

Queen Elizabeth II was in Kenya with her husband Prince Philip when her father King George VI died in 1952. Philip broke the news of King George VI’s death to his wife while they were alone during a trip to Kenya.

4. She became queen at 25

Her father king George VI died at the age of 56 on February 6, 1952, while Elizabeth was visiting Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in central London on June 2, 1953.

5. She became head of seven independent Commonwealth countries after her coronation.

The 25-year-old Queen Elizabeth II became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries.

These countries were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka), as well as the Head of the Commonwealth.

6. She was the first British Monarch to visit the Republic of Ireland

Queen Elizabeth II became visited the Republic of Ireland in 2011, with the highly-charged visit making her the first British monarch to visit the country since it won independence in 1922.

7. She toured every region of Britain ahead of her diamond jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II toured every region of Britain ahead of the four-day party in June to mark the jubilee, while other royals made visits across the Commonwealth.

8. She was the head of 54 Commonwealth nations

The Commonwealth comprises 54 nations and Queen Elizabeth II was the head of these nations before her death. Her father, King George VI, was the first monarch to be formally styled as Head of the Commonwealth.

9. She was the most traveled monarch in history

Queen Elizabeth II holds the record for the most countries visited by an individual monarch. She visited more than 120 countries on six continents. Canada is the country she traveled to more than any other country outside the United Kingdom.

10. She was the longest-serving British monarch

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign of 70 years and seven months is the longest of any British monarch.

READ ALSO: Black People Shouldn’t Mourn Queen Elizabeth II – Trevor Sinclair

For publication of Press Releases, Statements, and Advert Inquiries, send an email to info@dailyreport.ng
TAGGED:Queen Elizabeth II
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Updates

Club World Cup : Chelsea, Palmeiras Advance to Quarter Finals | Daily Report Nigeria
Club World Cup : Chelsea, Palmeiras Advance to Quarter Finals
Sports
Obi Slams Tinubu for Saint Lucia Vacation Amid Soaring Insecurity, Hunger in Nigeria | Daily Report Nigeria
Obi Slams Tinubu for Saint Lucia Vacation Amid Soaring Insecurity, Hunger in Nigeria
News
Fubara Justifies Peace with Wike, Says Reconciliation Needed for Rivers’ Stability | Daily Report Nigeria
Fubara Justifies Peace with Wike, Says Reconciliation Needed for Rivers’ Stability
Politics
Motorcyclist Shot Dead by Armed Men in Abia | Daily Report Nigeria
Motorcyclist Shot Dead by Armed Men in Abia
Metro
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez – At a Glance | Daily Report Nigeria
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez – At a Glance
Fact File

TOPIC

2023 Elections Abuja Accident AFCON Anambra APC Arrest ASUU ASUU Strike Atiku Abubakar Bandits Bayelsa BBNaija Biafra Boko Haram Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Tinubu Breaking News Breaking News Nigeria Burna Boy Burutu CBN Celebrity news Chelsea Coronavirus court covid-19 Crime Daily Report Ng Daily Report Nigeria Daily Sports News Davido Delta Delta state DSS Education EFCC Elections English Premier League EPL Family federal government FG FIFA World Cup Football Fraud Godwin Emefiele Goodluck Jonathan Governor Nyesom Wike Gunmen Health Ifeanyi Okowa Imo INEC Insecurity IPOB IYC JAMB Kaduna Kidnap Labour Party Lagos Lagos State Manchester United Marriage Muhammadu buhari Music NASS NDDC NDLEA Niger Delta Nigeria NLC Nnamdi Kanu NNPC Nollywood Nyesom Wike Olusegun Obasanjo Pastor PDP Peter Obi Police Politicians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Muhammadu buhari Professor Yemi Osinbajo Protest Rape Reno Omokri Rivers State Senate Sheriff Oborevwori Social Media Suicide Super Eagles Tinubu Top Stories Twitter Victor Osimhen Zamfara

You Might Also Like

What You Should Know About Suspected Kidnapper, John Lyon | Daily Report Nigeria
Fact File

What You Should Know About Suspected Kidnapper, John Lyon

June 15, 2025
Celebrities Whose Marriages Crashed In 2022
Fact File

Celebrities Whose Marriages Crashed In 2022

June 14, 2025
FACT FILE: Prominent Nigerians That Died in January 2022
Fact File

FACT FILE: Prominent Nigerians That Died in January 2022

June 14, 2025
Top 10 Best Nigerian Universities 2023
Fact File

Top 10 Best Nigerian Universities 2023

June 13, 2025
© Daily Media N Publishing LTD. All Rights Reserved.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Adverts With Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?