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12 Things You Might Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II officially became the longest-reigning monarch in British history in September. She's been queen for more than six decades, and throughout that time, the 89-year-old royal has witnessed much change across the world and within her own family, while always remaining a constant herself. To celebrate the queen's big year, take a look at some little-known facts that will help you get to know Queen Elizabeth II, then check out things every die-hard fan of the British royal family should know, plus our guide to the queen's many faces!

Her Nickname Is Lilibet
She Applies Lipstick in Public
She Text Messages Her Grandchildren
She Spoke to Her Mother Every Day
She Was 10 When She Became Heir Presumptive
She Worked as a Mechanic During World War II
She Married Her Cousin
She Became Queen in Kenya
She's Obsessed With Horses
She Never Flinches
She Cried When Her Ship Was Decommissioned
She Showed Her Support For Charles and Camilla
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Sarah2409724 Sarah2409724 5 years
Prince Harry said she does not text. I mean really. I doubt she even has a cell phone. 
HKMommy HKMommy 5 years
Not true - HM the Queen does not text.  Prince Harry recently debunked this myth in the interview done by Katie Couric.
chocolate79 chocolate79 5 years
someone should do a book on the wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth.. 
Annie-Gabillet Annie-Gabillet 5 years
@Tara Sharp I see a little Prince Harry in the one of her in the pink dress.
Tara-Block Tara-Block 5 years
The pics of Elizabeth as a little girl are so cute!
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