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70 FACTS FOR 70 YEARS The queen’s face has appeared on more than 200 billion British stamps. Her face also appears on coins, where she faces right. The direction the monarch faces on coins changes with each succeeding king or queen. DURING her reign Queen Elizabeth has had to weather a great deal of family drama, from the early years of her marriage to Prince Philip to the scandal that engulfed her second son and the fallout from Prince Harry’s decision to exit the royal family. Throughout it all she has maintained the attitude she has lived her life by: duty above all else. “Never complain, never explain” has long been her motto – yet behind the stiff upper lip and the cool, calm demeanour lie decades of trouble and turmoil.…

AS QUEEN Elizabeth celebrates her historic 70 years on the throne, we look back at how her previous major jubilees were marked – each one a feast for the eyes and the epitome of pomp and ceremony. THE SILVER JUBILEE The year 1977 marked the 25th anniversary of the queen’s accession to the throne and although festivities continued throughout the year, the main celebrations took place in the first week of June. More than 1 million people lined the streets of London as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip took a ceremonial carriage ride in the gold state coach through the capital to St Paul’s Cathedral to lead the nation in a service of thanksgiving for their monarch. The service began with the hymn All People That on Earth Do Dwell,…

THINK of the queen’s style and hats, bright suits, classy coats, shiny black shoes with a buckle and the ubiquitous handbag in the crook of her elbow spring to mind. But on some occasions the queen must stick to protocol and don the garments tradition requires. She is, after all, the head of a monarchy dating back centuries, and rules and regulations are part of the job she has immersed herself in for decades. MANTLE OF THE ORDEROFTHE BRITISHEMPIRE As the first female monarch of the United Kingdom in more than 50 years, Queen Elizabeth had to have several items custom-made for ceremonial tasks. One of these was a mantle of the Order of the British Empire, which had to be changed as her father and grandfather would have typically…

DOGS and horses have been Her Majesty’s constant companions all her life. Her husband, Prince Philip, once remarked she preferred animals to people and famously quipped, “If it doesn’t fart or eat hay, she isn’t interested.” The queen’s reply to that is anyone’s guess but the duke wasn’t wrong. “She’ll go to great lengths to make sure her animals are safe and comfortable,” a royal aide once said. “People can take care of themselves, but she believes her animals need her. DOGS THE CORGI APPEAL Since she was a young girl the queen has had dogs as pets, and corgis have always held a special place in her heart. The royals have long favoured Pembroke Welsh corgis, a breed traditionally used for herding cattle. The dogs are strong, athletic, lively,…

THEY’RE the most famous family in the world yet the people who occupy the House of Windsor remain an enigma – and that’s part of their appeal. “There’s no more private family than the royal family,” says John Lithgow, who played Winston Churchill in The Crown. “The rest of us just spend our time being fascinated by them.” And because of the mystery, plenty of artistic licence is added to the many movies and shows revolving around the royals. Some are tongue-in-cheek, others are decidedly daft and some are so gripping and true-seeming it makes you wonder if what you’re watching is the real deal. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S EUROPEAN VACATION 1985 Queen Elizabeth lookalike Jeannette Charles appears as the monarch in a dream sequence in which Clark and Ellen Griswold (Chevy…

HER Majesty may be head of state in the United Kingdom, but her reach extends to 14 other nations in the Commonwealth realm. These 14 nations are part of the Common wealth of Nations, a voluntary association of 54 independent countries. Formerly known as the British Common wealth, the purpose of the association is to promote democracy, trade and international cooperation and to advance economics, social development and human rights in member countries. Most of the countries are former colonies of the British Empire. Nations that belong to the realm recognise the monarch as head of state. Members of the Commonwealth of Nations benefit from cooperation between nations in the organisation. As head of state of the realm and head of the Commonwealth, the queen’s role is largely symbolic. “The…

70 FACTS FOR 70 YEARS Buckingham Palace served as Her Majesty’s official residence throughout most of her reign until the pandemic, when she made Windsor Castle her base. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 92 offices, 78 bathrooms, and 188 bedrooms for the household staff. Her Scottish home, Balmoral, is one of the queen’s favourite places. As a child she spent holidays visiting her mother’s family at Glamis Castle in Angus. IN 1947, when the queen was just 21, she uttered these famous words: “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service.” She was at an age when most of us are embracing early adulthood, dipping our toes into the well…

PUTTING her feet up, wrapping up in a comfy cardigan and whiling the day away with a good book is something Her Majesty has never aspiredto. She may be 96 and more than entitled to some downtime but the pledge she made to her people all those decades ago stands firm: her entire life will be devoted to duty and the responsibilities that come with being head of state. As the years have slipped by and the queen has become more frail, her schedule has eased a little – on doctor’s orders. Still, the monarch thrives on work and being busy and enjoys her structured days. IN THE MORNING The queen is woken with a knock on her bedroom door at 7.30 am, when a maid will bring her a…

OVER the decades the queen has had prime ministers of every ilk in her government – from stern and imposing Winston Churchill to unkempt and boorish Boris Johnson – and she has met with each one almost every week. The monarch and head of government discuss matters of state in private and prime ministers are expected not to share the details of their get-togethers. “They unburden themselves or they tell me what’s going on or if they’ve got any problems, and sometimes one can help in that way too,” the monarch said in the 1992 documentary Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of the Queen. “They know that one can be impartial, so to speak. I think it’s rather nice to feel that one’s a sort of sponge.” During…

70 FACTS FOR 70 YEARS The queen doesn’t have a passport as UK passports are issued “in the name of Her Majesty”, which means she would be issuing one to herself. All other members of the royal family require one for their travels. Before Covid hit, she hosted more than 50 000 people at Buckingham Palace annually at lunches, dinners, banquets and garden parties. Elizabeth has visited 116 countries, making it very likely that she’s the most travelled head of state in history. 70 FACTS FOR 70 YEARS There have been seven popes during the queen’s reign.…

ROYAL RESIDENCES Find the names marked in bold in the grid. Anmer Hall Balmoral Castle Barnwell Manor Birkhall Buckingham Palace Clarence House Craigowan Lodge Frogmore Cottage Highgrove House Hillsborough Castle Ivy Cottage Kensington Palace Royal Lodge Palace of Holyroodhouse Sandringham House St James Palace Tamarisk House Windsor Castle Wren House York House THE QUEEN’S GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN Archie August Beatrice Charlotte Eugenie George Harry Isla James Lilibet Lena Louis Louise Lucas Mia Peter Savannah Sienna William Zara (Solutions opposite) 70 FACTS FOR 70 YEARS The queen has owned more than 100racehorses, which are believed to have won more than 1 600 races. Her Majesty joined dozens of world leaders in writing messages of goodwill to the team involved in the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969. The messages were…

KING George VI’s lying-in-state at Westminster Hall near Westminster Abbey attracted huge crowds. On the first day – 12 February 1952 – close on 80 000 people filed past to pay their respects to the monarch, gone at just 56. Many had waited in queues all night to view his body, stamping their feet on the frosty pavements to keep warm. Palace officials originally intended to close the doors to the hall at 10pm but the crush was so great it was 2am before the last mourner finally left. Over three days, some 300 000 people attended the lying-in-state. “They are passing in their thousands through the hall of history while history is being made,” said radio commentator Richard Dimbleby. Two days later, on a cloudy and misty morning, a…

70 FACTS FOR 70 YEARS The queen has eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 30 godchildren. She was seven when she sat for her first portrait. Her Majesty bestows about 5 000 honours annually. A monarch can’t be prosecuted or compelled to give evidence in court. However, the queen is careful to ensure that all her activities in her personal capacity are carried out in strict accordance with the law. SHE’S the living embodiment of the famous motto “keep calm and carry on” and gallantly carries out her duties no matter what personal tragedy or health crisis might befall her. Yet as formidable as Her Majesty is, she is 96 and – hard though it may be to admit it – she knows she needs to dial things back a notch. She barely…

IF THE HAT FITS The queen has become known for her bright and bold hats which she’s often pictured wearing while performing official engagements. Etiquette dictates that women wear headgear at formal events, etiquette expert Diane Mather says. “Until the 1950s ladies were seldom seen without a hat as it was not considered ‘the thing’ for them to show their hair in public. “But that’s changed and hats are now reserved for more formal occasions.” The queen likes them as they make her more visible when she’s out and about. HAND IN GLOVE Gloves have long been considered a fashion item but that isn’t their only use – they also help to stop the spread of germs. And as Her Majesty has shaken hands with thousands of people, they have…

HAVING one of these is a lot like a getting a golden ticket from Willy Wonka and being acknowledged as the Willy Wonka of your business – but it’s not only about chocolate. Officially known as the royal warrant of appointment, this is a mark of recognition granted to people or companies who regularly supply goods or services to the queen, Prince Charles and their households. It’s up to the queen to decide which members of The Firm may grant royal warrants and right now it’s only Her Majesty and her heir, Charles, who are the grantors. The late Queen Mother and Prince Philip were also grantors of royal warrants. On the death of a grantor, the royal warrant becomes void and the business has two years to discontinue the…

T’S a staple of the British festive season, a custom as Christmassy as crackers, Brussels sprouts and brandy pudding. At exactly 3pm on 25 December, the queen addresses the nation on television, recounting the year that was, touching on the good as well as the bad, offering words of comfort when needed and giving her subjects a glimpse into her heart and soul. Over the decades the speech has changed as the monarch became more conscious of being more approachable – a queen not on a pedestal but of the people. 1952: THE FIRST SPEECH Elizabeth was just 26 years old when her first Christmas address was broadcast on BBC radio. She used the occasion to thank the people for their support and beseeched them to pray for her as…