The Post looks at the top 10 most fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth II: from Prince Philip's nickname for her to what she liked to imbibe at night — and in the morning.

Queen Elizabeth II lived in the spotlight for most of her life after taking the throne in her mid-twenties. However, there are several little-known facts about the late monarch.

She spoke multiple languages, defeated Spain’s powerful navy, and never accepted a marriage proposal. Discover more fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth I and her reign.

Elizabeth becomes the Duchess of Edinburgh.Feb. 6, 1952 - King George VI dies of lung cancer, and Elizabeth ascends to the throne.April 11, 1952 - The Queen decrees that she and her descendants ...

Elizabeth becomes the Duchess of Edinburgh.Feb. 6, 1952 - King George VI dies of lung cancer, and Elizabeth ascends to the throne.April 11, 1952 - The Queen decrees that she and her descendants ...

Elizabeth becomes the Duchess of Edinburgh.Feb. 6, 1952 - King George VI dies of lung cancer, and Elizabeth ascends to the throne.April 11, 1952 - The Queen decrees that she and her descendants ...

Serving for 70 years, Her Majesty the Queen is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. It's understood that France’s Louis XIV was the longest reigning monarch in history, having served ...

Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, was the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria ...

Queen Elizabeth II fast facts: What to know about the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Share Copy Link. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 2:12 PM EDT Sep 8, 2022 ...

Here are 10 facts about Queen Elizabeth's life. She reigned for seven decades over a Britain that rebuilt from war and lost its empire before dying at age 96 on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in ...