Born in April 1926 in London
Known as (of course) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Spent first few years of her life at 145 Piccadilly, the London home of her parents (then Duke and Duchess of York)
Was educated at home. Started studying constitutional history and law in 1936 when her father became King
Was coronated on 2 June 1953
Celebrates two birthdays, the unofficial one is on June 11. She arranged this so that the celebrations could have better weather than if they were held in April
FAVORITE PLACE: Scotland, Windsor Castle
FAVORITE FOOD: fish, High tea including cucumber sandwiches and cake
FAVORITE DRINK: white wine, gin and tonic, tea
HOBBIES AND SPORTS: riding, race-horse owner, driving, breeding horses and dogs, the outdoor life
FAVORITE PEOPLE: Still devoted to Philip and her mother (who she phones every day). Closest friends are in the racing world, notably the Earl of Carnarvon, her racing manager
DISLIKES: coffee, Princess Diana, helicopters, long sea voyages (she gets sea-sick), soccer, cricket, tennis, Lady Thatcher when she was in government (gets on better with her now, though)
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Never putting a foot wrong personally and holding the Monarchy together
BIGGEST MISTAKE: Never criticising her children and letting them make marriage mistakes which have ruined her life's work
