Whenever you think of the Queen, you surely think of the sweet old woman who tours around giving off pleasant waves, accompanied by her lovely corgis. However, Elizabeth II is much more than that! She is a total badass, and has proven this many times during her life. You may think that she doesn’t have the most significant of roles in the monarchy, but she has done a lot for England and the commonwealth during her time in power. Perhaps you’ve seen the Crown, but there are certain aspects of the show that have been exaggerated for entertainment purposes. Continue through this article and you will be amazed at some of the things the Queen has gotten up to during her tenure!
10 Times The Queen Showed Who Is Boss
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When war broke out, Elizabeth was still a minor spending her time learning. She didn’t attend regular school, she was instead tutored at Buckingham Palace. However, when she finally hit 18 in 1945, war was still active and she was insistent on doing her part. Elizabeth, princess at the time, worked for the Women’s Auxiliary Service as a mechanic and a truck driver. She was commissioned as an honorary second subaltern. Legendary!
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