On 21st April the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday! God save the Queen!

SURPRISING FACTS: she speaks fluent French and often uses the language for audiences and state visits. She does not require an interpreter.

The Queen is the only person in Britain who can drive without a license or number plate on her state car.

During her reign, the Queen has received many unusual gifts, including a variety of live animals. The more unusual ones have been placed in the care of the London Zoo — among them jaguars and sloths from Brazil and two black beavers from Canada.