The 24th CHOGM Summit in Malta is probably the last CHOGM Queen Elizabeth II will attend. Here are some facts you might not know about the longest reigning monarch of the UK:
1. According to Her Majesty, Malta is the only place she calls home. She lived here as a Princess between 1949 and 1951.
2. During her stay, Prince Philip was positioned as a Royal Navy Officer. She lived as a military wife.
3. Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and a military truck driver during World War II.
4. Villa Guardamangia is the Queen’s and Prince’s former home.
5. In the early 1950s, the couple used to go dancing at the Venetian Hotel, situated in Valletta.
6. Their favourite song is “People Will Say We’re In Love” by Oklahoma. They were quite the dancers.
7. Queen Elizabeth II became Head of Commonwealth in 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI.
8. Prime Ministers of all countries admit that she is well educated about the 53 countries that form part of the Commonwealth.
9. The Queen is the first monarch to see three of her children go through divorce.
10. She is the 257th richest person in the UK.
11. During her reign, there have been 7 popes: Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.
12. She has also seen 12 Prime Ministers.
13. The Queen speaks fluent French.
14. The Queen’s last visit to Malta was in 2007, in order to celebrate her Diamond Wedding Anniversary with Prince Philip.
