Cementing her spot as ‘the world’s hardest working monarch’, Queen Elizabeth and husband, Prince Philip, added another few engagements to their growing tally over the course of the week.
On a visit to neighbouring Germany, Queen Elizabeth pulled out all the stops with her trip including, all in all, no less than four engagements, one tiara, 17 20+ carat rubies, one gift of a robot and one boat ride.
It’s no surprise, of course, the Daily Mail has reported, the Queen has attended over 100 engagement since the start of the year, and she doesn’t look like she’s slowing down.
In addition to her appointments, of which she averages around five per week, the Queen is also committed to writing around 300 letters per day to dignitaries, subjects and charities, along with parliamentary visits, political appointments, and meetings with advisers.
Phew, it’s making us tired just thinking about it – we can’t even imagine carrying out that much at the age of 89.
No wonder she’s England’s most successful monarch.
Take a look at our favourite monarch moments.
Attending a state gala with Prince Philip, the Queen wore a floor-length cream gown, with white gloves and a silver handbag.
She topped her look with Queen Victoria’s crown ruby set (see: those massive earrings, brooch and necklace) and her very favourite Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Earlier, she attended Germany’s famous St Paul’s church.
The day before, Elizabeth and Philip took a meander down the river in a traditional boat.
And enjoyed a glass of champers!
The Queen started off her year making a furry friend. Well renowned for her corgi collection, she surveyed her favourite dog breed.
She was given a statue – of herself. The Queen was joined in stone by a stern looking Prince Philip.
She had a giggle with her daughter-in-law, Camilla, at the Windsor horse races.
She got a new great-granddaughter. The Queen went to visit Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte at St Mary’s Lindo Wing.
She got the crown jewels out. The Queen opened parliament alongside Prince Philip.
She got a kiss from her grandson at the Chelsea flower show.
And even a bit of cake!
She had a laugh with her cousin-in-law, Princess Michael of Kent, at the races.
And got to be surrounded by handsome soldiers.
She got to get decked out in her finery with her husband.
And had a day out at the races.
She held a garden party at her castle.
And held a grand parade for her birthday.
Which she celebrated surrounded by her family.
Including gorgeous Prince George.
And got to wear these fancy robes.
And she even got to meet David Beckham!
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