Queen Elizabeth II was a lot of (all great) things, including a horse collector and a huge Corgi lover, but she was also an accomplished auto mechanic, a truck driver, and a passionate driver.

The royal family has a lengthy history of military service. Queen Elizabeth II was no exception, and she picked up many skills during her time in the army.

Rare photographs of the late Queen Elizabeth II taken during her time as an auto mechanic during World War II are being sold by auctioneers for £2,000 ($2,280) almost two months after her death.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-lived and longest-reigning monarch in British history and by all accounts a lifelong driving enthusiast, has died. She was 96 years old.

We were a working-class, union family, steeped in the mantra of our times: The man should be king of his castle. Still, Queen Elizabeth inspired me.

Queen Elizabeth's recollections of VE Day were resurfaced for the 80th anniversary, including how she snuck out of the palace incognito with Princess Margaret to join the celebrations.

Queen Elizabeth II – The Mechanic, Manual Aficionado And Wartime Driver, Will Be Remembered For Her Love Of Land Rovers Published September 13, 2022 Views : 1730 3 min read ...

Organizers at this year's Goodwood Revival paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II with Union flags at half-mast, cannon salutes, and moments of silence.

Queen Elizabeth II was the only modern head of state to have served in World War II.

The Queen liked to be in the driving seat throughout her reign – and could even fix cars. During the Second World War, the then Princess Elizabeth joined the Army aged 18 and learned how to ...