作為人氣和知名度最高的王室，英國王室的一舉一動都會成為全球焦點。今天，普特君就帶大家瞭解一下伊麗莎白二世，作為英國在位時間最長的女王，她有哪些鮮為人知的趣聞呢？
Queen Elizabeth II has been queen since 1952, making her the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history. She also holds the title of the longest-reigning female monarch in world history.
從1952年繼承王位到今天，伊麗莎白二世已經成為英國曆史上在位時間最長的君主。她同時也是世界歷史上在位時間最長的女王。
In a radio speech delivered from South Africa on her 21st birthday, Elizabeth declared, "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."
21歲生日時，伊麗莎白女王通過在南非發表的廣播講話表示：“我的一生，無論長短，都將致力於為你們服務，為我們偉大的皇室服務。”
現在，就和普特君一起了解一下英國女王伊麗莎白二世的14個趣聞吧。
1
She's five feet four inches tall.
伊麗莎白二世的身高約為162釐米。
2
During World War II, Elizabeth learned how to drive a military truck. But she doesn't have a drivers license.
第二次世界大戰期間，伊麗莎白二世曾經學習過如何駕駛軍用汽車。但是她實際上沒有駕照。
3
She's visited 117 countries.She's traveled overseas more than 250 times during her reign.
她在位期間出訪過117個國家，出國超過250次。
4
There have been thirteen U.S. presidents during her reign. There have been thirteen prime ministers during her reign.
她在位期間，美國共有13名總統執政，而英國有13名首相執政。
5
Her crown is made up of over 2,868 diamonds.
女王的王冠由2868多顆鑽石組成。
6
She is the only person in the U.K. allowed to drive without a license plate.
她是英國唯一一個沒有車牌就可以上路的人。
7
She first met her future husband, Prince Philip, at a wedding. She was 8-years-old.She and Prince Philip kept their engagement secret until Elizabeth turned 21, in 1947.She's been married to Prince Philip for more than 70 years.
女王在一場婚禮上第一次遇到了自己未來的丈夫菲利普親王，那時她只有8歲。直到1947年，伊麗莎白二世21歲的時候，才公開了女王與菲利普親王訂婚的秘密。到現在，他們已經結婚70多年了。
8
She's the first British monarch to visit China.
伊麗莎白二世是第一個到訪中國的英國女王。
9
She wears bright colors to stand out in a crowd.
為了在人群中顯眼，伊麗莎白二世總穿顏色鮮豔的衣服。
10
Her birthday is never celebrated on her actual birthday. Her actual birthday is April 21, 1926, but because it's often rainy and cold then, the state recognizes her birthday on a Saturday in late May or June for public gatherings.
她的生日從不在自己實際的出生日期慶祝。她實際的出生日期是1926年4月21號，但是因為那天總是下雨並且天氣寒冷，於是官方承認的生日是5月或6月的星期六，方便公眾聚會慶祝。
11
She wasn't born an heir to the throne. She only became heir at the age of 10, when her uncle abdicated the throne, making her father king and thus herself heir as the oldest child.She wouldn't have been queen if her parents had had a male child. She officially changed this rule, making the first born child, regardless of gender, the heir to the throne.
她並非生來就是王位繼承人。10歲的時候她的叔叔退位，伊麗莎白二世的父親成為國王，她是國王的第一個孩子，於是成為王位繼承人。如果她的父母生下一個男孩，她就無法繼承王位。她正式改變了這一規則，使得王室的第一個孩子，無論男女，都成為王位繼承人。
12
She's one of the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of £340 million.
伊麗莎白二世是世界上最富有的人之一，她的資產估值約為3.4億英鎊。
13
Her horses have won over 1,600 races. This makes her one of the most successful racehorse owners in history.
她是歷史上最成功的的賽馬主人，她的馬已經贏了1600多場比賽。除了馬之外，女王最喜歡的動物還有柯基犬。
14
The only time she carries cash in her purse is on Sunday, to donate at church.
她包包裡唯一裝現金的時候是星期天，這是為了給教堂捐款。
原來英國女王背後有這麼多有趣的故事，哪個故事最讓你驚奇？歡迎留言分享哦。
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