2. In 1952 King George VI died. The throne passed to his eldest daughter Elizabeth. Elizabeth

3. Elizabeth was only 25 years old when she became Queen Elizabeth II

4. Over the next couple of weeks we will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth.

5. That means Elizabeth II has been Queen for 60 years.

6. In fact only Victoria was Queen longer – she was Queen for 63 years and 5 months.

7. It is likely Elizabeth II will break this record.

8. Across the country special events will be taking place.

9. While Elizabeth II has been Queen there have been 12 different Prime Ministers! How many do you know?

10. The role of the Queen involves being: Head of State Head of the Armed Forces Head of the Commonwealth

11. Did you know? The Queen married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947

12. Did you know? The Queen has 4 children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward

13. Did you know? The Queens Christmas television speeches started in 1957.

14. Did you know? Since becoming Queen, Elizabeth has visited 116 different countries!

15. Did you know? The Queen is also Head of State for the 54 Commonwealth Countries.

16. Did you know? Only the Queen can declare Britain is at War.

17. Did you know? The Queens favourite dog is the Corgi. She currently has 3 of them.

18. Did you know? The Queen has her own Twitter and Facebook Pages!