As the country’s longest-serving monarch and beloved head of state, the Queen has been an iconic figure to people around the world. Millions of people lined the streets of London to pay their respects and celebrate her long life.
After her accession to the throne in 1952, Her Majesty provided steadfastness, stability and inspiration in times of enormous social unrest.
She also surprised and delighted the people of Britain and beyond with her sense of humor – from skydiving with James Bond at the 2012 London Olympics to afternoon tea with Paddington for her platinum anniversary.
Everyone knows the Queen for her love of corgis, but can you name her dogs? Do you know what the Queen did during World War II?
From soccer teams to Australian landmarks, we’ve collected facts about the Queen’s life that might surprise you. Test your knowledge and see how many you can get right away this royal quiz.
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