Britain's Queen Elizabeth: 6 extraordinary facts you never knew about her

Britain's longest-reigning monarch served for over 70 years 

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles with the Duke of Edinburgh on Horse Guards Parade during the annual Trooping the Colour parade in 2009. Picture: Lewis Whyld/PA.

Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96 years of age.

She was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for over 70 years. The Prince of Wales is now king.