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Today, Britain woke up to its first day in more than 70 years without Queen Elizabeth II at its helm, as people around the country and the world mourn the passing of the monarch.
Tributes have been pouring in from across the globe for Elizabeth, who died at age 96 after the longest reign in British history, a period during which she oversaw the last throes of the empire, endured global upheaval and domestic scandals, welcomed 15 prime ministers, and dramatically modernized the monarchy.
We at Bored Panda would also like to pay our respects to the great leader, so we put together a list of moments that we believe perfectly capture Elizabeth's vibrant personality and unshakable confidence. Continue scrolling and check them out.
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#1
Queen Elizabeth Cracking Up When She Realises The Man In The Uniform Is Her Husband !
#2
Queen Elizabeth II Being A Bad**s And Teaching Abdullah A Lesson In Equality
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss said Queen Elizabeth was "one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known" as she paid tribute to the late monarch in Parliament on Friday.
Truss called for the country to rally around the new King, saying he deserves "our loyalty and devotion" as he takes Britain forward into a "new Carolean age."
#3
What Is The Most Intimidating Thing About Queen Elizabeth II?
#4
A British Couple Jokingly Invited Queen Elizabeth To Their 2012 Wedding And She Actually Showed Up
#5
Queen Elizabeth Once Went For A Walk Near Her Balmoral Estate With One Of Her Protection Officers And Met Some American Tourists Who Didn’t Recognise Her
They asked her if she’d ever met the Queen and she said “No”, then pointed to her officer and said “he has”. They didn’t connect the dots.
As the UK goes into mourning, the coming hours and days will see an itinerary of events to honor the life of Elizabeth and guide the nation forward.
But her passing leaves a void for the UK at a time of steep challenges, amid a change in political leadership and an impending economic recession.
Though Britons rarely looked to the monarchy for political leadership, the late Queen was a steady presence highly esteemed by many throughout decades of significant change that saw the country transform from a war-weary declining imperial power into a modern multi-cultural state.
#6
Totally Loving That The Queen Of England Photo Bombed This Pic Of Two Girls From The Aussie's Hockey Team In The Common Wealth Games
#7
That London Olympics 2012 Video When She Appeared To Jump Out Of A Helicopter
Queen Elizabeth II specifically asked to be in a James Bond skit with Daniel Craig for the Olympics, breaking royal protocol. When asked if she would like to say something she said, "Of course I must say something. After all, he is coming to rescue me."
#8
Her Joy Upon Giving Same-Sex Marriage Her Royal Assent
The Queen apparently expressed her joy at finally giving same-sex marriage her official approval. Allegedly, after signing she exclaimed "well, who’d have thought 62 years ago when I came to the throne, I’d be signing something like this? Isn’t it wonderful?" In 2017, she vowed that her government "will make further progress to tackle the gender pay gap and discrimination against people on the basis of their race, faith, gender, disability or sexual orientation.”
#9
Queen Elizabeth Once Hid In A Bush With Her Corgis To Avoid Talking To Romanian Dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu And His Wife
World leaders from all over the globe issued statements honoring Elizabeth's life, highlighting the global impact she made during her 70-year reign.
Elizabeth was head of state not just in the UK but in 14 other Commonwealth realms including Australia and Canada, and was head of the 54-member Commonwealth, the overwhelming majority of which are former colonial territories of the British Empire.
#10
Queen Elizabeth II During Ww2 As A Driver And Mechanic
The Queen is a trained mechanic. As an 18 year old Princess during the Second World War she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army. As part of her training she undertook a driving and vehicle maintenance course and qualified as a mechanic on 14 April 1945.
#11
Queen Elizabeth And Prince Phillip, Married Since 1947
#12
Queen Elizabeth Poses For A Group Photo With Construction Workers
#13
In 2015, Queen Elizabeth II Decided To Not Breed Anymore Corgis So That She Would Not Leave Any Behind When She Died. Her Last Corgi Died In April 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the Queen for her service and love of France. "Elizabeth II mastered our language, loved our cultures, and touched our hearts," he said Friday.
"To you, she was your Queen. To us, she was the Queen," Macron added. "She will be with all of us forever."
#14
September 12th 2001, Queen Elizabeth II Broke Ton By Ordering The Us Anthem To Be Played At The Changing Of The Guard At Buckingham Palace
McMouse Condolences UK pandas 2 years ago
That was very touching and I think it meant so much to anyone here, in the states, who saw it. It was a very kind and heart felt demonstration from our "cousins", which was made even more special simply because it was initiated by the Queen. She will always hold a special place in a lot of American hearts for that one simple gesture.
#15
Queen Elizabeth And Marilyn Monroe Were Born In The Same Year. This Is Them Meeting At A Movie Premiere In London 1956, Both At The Age Of 30
Lesley Christie 2 years ago
There's something about this photo, like the meeting of two people who understood the pressure of being a woman in the scrutiny of the media and public opinion. It's like for a moment no-one else exists.
#16
Queen Elizabeth II Driving Her Range Rover
Gin. No tonic 2 years ago
That's not a hoodie. That's a silk scarf on her head. Notice how it's pinned to her hair in front, and a darker edge of the scarf resting on the seat belt.
#17
Queen Elizabeth Knew Her Way Around A Gun, Both For Sport And Defense
Some shops, including department store chain Selfridges, decided to close as a mark of respect, and Premier League football games have been postponed this weekend.
King Charles III is expected to address the nation on Friday afternoon after meeting with Truss, and St. Paul's Cathedral in London will hold an evening service to mark the Queen's death at 6 p.m local time, which will be open to the public.
#18
Found The Newspaper That Announced Elizabeth As Queen
#19
Queen Elizabeth II Has Outlasted The Longest-Reigning Occupant Of The Roman Imperial Throne, Constantine Viii (30 III 962 - 11 Xi 1028), Whose Tenure Went On For 66 Years And 226 Days
#20
Queen Elizabeth II Was Spotted Riding A Horse On The Grounds Of Windsor Castle At 93 Years Old
Victor Botha 2 years ago
Edit, and thanks to those good people who kindly pointed out my mistake instead of name calling.
#21
Til, When Germany Surrendered At The End Of Wwii, Huge Celebrations Broke Out On The Streets Of London
Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister secretly left Buckingham Palace to join the crowds outside, with Elizabeth describing it as "one of the most memorable nights of my life"
According to a Buckingham Palace statement issued Friday, the King has asked for a period of Royal Mourning to be observed from Friday until seven days after the Queen's funeral.
Royal Mourning is observed by "members of the royal family, royal household staff and representatives of the royal household on official duties, together with troops committed to ceremonial duties," it said.
#22
Queen Elizabeth The II Of The United Kingdom Was A Big Fan Of Nintendo's Game Console Wii
After watching her grandson play it during Christmas one year, she asked if she could have a go. Apparently she was a "natural" at Wii Bowling, and she became quite fond of the console
#23
Rare Photo Of Queen Elizabeth II On Her Coronation Day, Displaying The Crown Jewels And The Holy Hand Grenade Of Antioch
Phendrena 2 years ago
“First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to three, no more no less. Three shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shalt be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thou foe, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.”
#24
Queen Elizabeth Meeting Manchester Terror Victim
#25
The Queen Kept It Together During An Assassination Attempt
on June 13th 1981, as Queen Elizabeth rode her horse through streets, six shots suddenly rang out, seemingly aimed at the Queen. Her horse panicked, and began to take off, but she quickly calmed him, kept her cool and continued on her slow journey through the streets as if nothing had happened. The shots turned out to be blanks.
UpupaEpops 2 years ago
And the Duke broke ranks and immediately rode up to her. Checked up on her and only when he was assured of her safety has he turned around and moved back to his place. You can find the video on Youtube. It's such a beautiful sight of love, devotion, dedication, service and acceptance of his role of Consort.
#26
When She Asked What Name She Would Like, She Replied: “My Own Of Course — What Else?”
There is a tradition in taking a new name when one ascends to the throne. On February 2, 1952, Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25. She kept her own name, Elizabeth, as her regnal title. She was asked by her Private Secretary what her regnal name would be, to which she responded, "My own, of course—what else?"
#27
She Married Against Her Family's Wishes
The Queen crushed on Prince William when she was a teenager. Her family wasn't excited, Philip was not as wealthy as a foreign born prince and was considered not good enough. When the prince initially asked Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, for her hand in marriage, the king told him no. They became engaged in July 1947 and she married him anyway.
#28
Queen Elizabeth Has Met 12 Us Presidents During Her Reign. Which Is Over A Quarter Of All Presidents Since The United States' Inception
#29
When World War II Broke Out In 1939, Elizabeth—then Just A Teenager—begged Her Father To Join The Effort Even Though She Was Too Young
#30
The Queen Holds Seven Guinness World Records
Longest reigning queen
Oldest British monarch
Oldest British Queen
Oldest current monarch
Feature on the most currencies
The wealthiest Queen
Largest parade of boats
#31
The First Broadcast Speech Of Queen Elizabeth (Then 14 Year Old Princess Elizabeth) With Her Sister Princess Margaret, Broadcasting On “Children’s Hour” From Buckingham Palace To The Children Sent Away As Evacuees. 1940
During one of the broadcasts, the 14-year-old princess reassured listeners, “I can truthfully say to you all that we children at home are full of cheerfulness and courage. We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers, and airmen and we are trying too to bear our own share of the danger and sadness of war.”
Eunice Probert 2 years ago
She must have been a great comfort to the children who had to leave their homes. To know that the Crown Princess was thinking of them.
#32
She Got Laughs At A G7 Event
During a photo-op at the 2021 G7 Summit, she asked, “Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?”
#33
Reference Of World Leaders’ Terms Compared To Queen Elizabeth’s Reign
Bernd Herbert 2 years ago
Italian ones would probably not be recognizable because of too many :-)
#34
She Made Fun Of George W. Bush
In 2007, the queen poked fun at president George W. Bush when he accidentally said she had celebrated the US bicentennial in 1776 instead of 1976.
Hugh Cookson 2 years ago
Oh God, the other cerebrally challenged POTUS - at least he had some manners and not totally dubious morals of the T.
#35
Queen Elizabeth II Was Immune From Prosecution, Could Drive Without A License, And Could Fire The Prime Minister Of Australia Or Canada As She Pleased
#36
She And Prince Philip Met Donna The Elephant In 2017
#37
Queen Elizabeth II Addresses A Vast Gathering Of More Than A Quarter Of A Million In India, 1961
#38
Queen Elizabeth’s Birth Was Probably Announced Via A Telegram And Her Death Via A Tweet
Vix Spiderthrust 2 years ago
Her death was announced via a sign on the gates of the palace, as is traditional.
#39
She Laughed When The Knife Got Stuck In A Cake She Was Cutting
#40
Queen Elizabeth II Didn't Need A British Passport To Travel Abroad
Explanation from the official website of the British monarchy: "When travelling overseas, The Queen does not require a British passport. The cover of a British passport features the Royal Arms, and the first page contains another representation of the Arms, together with the following wording:
'Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State requests and requires in the name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary.'
As a British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty, it is unnecessary for The Queen to possess one. All other members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales, have passports."
Tina Scogin 2 years ago
So, I guess going forward Charles won't need one. So weird that's she's gone. I mean, it shouldn't be shocking. She was 96 and life a long full life, but still, its just... Shocking. Just like Betty White. ugh.
#41
She And Prince Harry Appeared In A Promo For The 2016 Invictus Games
Kathy Rayborn 2 years ago
That was my favorite! The Queen looked like my grandmother. RIP Elizabeth and Gabbie.
#42
The Royal Family's Last Name Was Disputed When Queen Elizabeth II Became The Reigning Monarch
When she married Prince Philip in 1947, she chose to keep her own house's name rather (Windsor) rather than taking on her husband's which was Mountbatten. Prince Filip wasn't too happy, especially when the Queen's mother and Winston Churchill also insisted on keeping the house of Windsor's name. Eventually, Elizabeth and Philip compromised on Mountbatten-Windsor in 1960. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry used the last name for their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
Emily Ducat 2 years ago
What I find interesting is that the Greek royal family (As an offshoot of the Danish royal family following and Danish tradition) did not actually use surnames, and there are anecdotes about Philip when he was younger simply signing his name "Philip". Mountbatten is his mothers family name, (and the name of his which he adopted at the age of 26, after renouncing his Greek and Danish Titles. He was under the legal guardianship of the Mountbatten family from about the age of 9 though. Always, seemed so odd that he was so determined his kids have his name when he didn't even get it until right before he was married.
#43
In 1976 The Queen Became The First Monarch To Send An Email During A Visit To An Army Base
#44
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip And Prince William Reacting To Bishop Curry At Royal Wedding
Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago
Check out Prince Phillip. Not pleased. The Queen had to approve all of what was involved in the wedding itself. She looks to be questioning her decision. While Prince William was quietly laughing, her granddaughter Zara sat with her mouth open in a “You can’t be serious”. You don’t usually see this kind of expression on the part of this family.
#45
Queen Elizabeth II Reminding Prince William To Stand For The National Anthems For England vs. Wales - Euro 2016
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Greta Kolding 2 years ago
Prince Charles once told that she had been shopping in a remote Scottish village when some guy came up to her and said: "Do you know you look exactly like our queen?" She replied: "You know, somehow I find that very reassuring."
Ariom Dahl 2 years ago
It's great to see people sharing happy memories. She'll never be forgotten.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
As an Aussie-Brit raised in Canada, I've sung "God Save the Queen" to her portrait more than I've had hot dinners. I loathe the monarchy itself, but I've always loved this woman, bless her heart. I'm 58, born and bred in the Commonwealth, she's the only Queen I've ever known and I will miss her dearly. This picture of her reassuring presence looming over an empty Piccadilly Circus in London during the lockdown always gave me chills, now it's a comfort. "We will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again." Coronaviru...a0823b.jpg 
PupperPanda 2 years ago
I'm British and still can't quite believe she's gone. RIP Queen Elizabeth. Her wonderful humour and intelligence made her the grandmother we all wish we had. Long live The King.
marianne eliza 2 years ago (edited)
My favorites have always been her understated and subversive snaps at people or places by her choice of jewelry, clothes, hats.
C C 2 years ago
It does not matter if the US, or any country for that matter, is a part of the Commonwealth. Lowering the flag at half-staff is indicative of respect for Queen Elizabeth. While the proclamation was intended for all federal buildings. However, on the day the Queen passed all of the flags I saw, flew their flags at half-staff even though they were not ordered/told to. It's about respect.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Godspeed on your way home, Your Majesty.You have lived a beautiful life.
Greta Kolding 2 years ago
Prince Charles once told that she had been shopping in a remote Scottish village when some guy came up to her and said: "Do you know you look exactly like our queen?" She replied: "You know, somehow I find that very reassuring."
Ariom Dahl 2 years ago
It's great to see people sharing happy memories. She'll never be forgotten.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
As an Aussie-Brit raised in Canada, I've sung "God Save the Queen" to her portrait more than I've had hot dinners. I loathe the monarchy itself, but I've always loved this woman, bless her heart. I'm 58, born and bred in the Commonwealth, she's the only Queen I've ever known and I will miss her dearly. This picture of her reassuring presence looming over an empty Piccadilly Circus in London during the lockdown always gave me chills, now it's a comfort. "We will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again." Coronaviru...a0823b.jpg
PupperPanda 2 years ago
I'm British and still can't quite believe she's gone. RIP Queen Elizabeth. Her wonderful humour and intelligence made her the grandmother we all wish we had. Long live The King.
marianne eliza 2 years ago (edited)
My favorites have always been her understated and subversive snaps at people or places by her choice of jewelry, clothes, hats.
C C 2 years ago
It does not matter if the US, or any country for that matter, is a part of the Commonwealth. Lowering the flag at half-staff is indicative of respect for Queen Elizabeth. While the proclamation was intended for all federal buildings. However, on the day the Queen passed all of the flags I saw, flew their flags at half-staff even though they were not ordered/told to. It's about respect.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Godspeed on your way home, Your Majesty.You have lived a beautiful life.
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