Does the Queen have Internet?

Although the monarchy is known for following tradition, the Queen has embraced technology throughout her reign. These are times that Queen Elizabeth has used technology and changed the way the palace has worked with the internet and TV. Visit INSIDER.com for more stories.
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Does the Queen use Netflix?

Watch The Queen | Netflix.
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Has the Queen ever used a computer?

However, it was reported that the Queen took some time to acquaint herself with certain devices. In 2005, she is said to have told Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, that she had not yet used a computer. She later ensured that her household had embraced the internet and other major advances.
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Does the Queen have a smartphone?

He also revealed that her personal smartphone is a Samsung model, outfitted with anti-hacker encryption by MI6. “Apparently the Queen has two people who she speaks to the most on her phones,” Sacerdoti said.
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Does the Queen use email?

Is it possible to contact Queen Elizabeth II by email? No. Currently, Her Majesty's email is not public.
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What is The Queen of England's phone number?

Contacting other members of the Royal Family

General enquiries can be made by telephone during working hours: (+44) (0)20 7930 4832.
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Can I send a card to The Queen?

Anyone who wants to send a birthday card to the Queen simply has to post the letter to Buckingham Palace in London. The address you should write to is Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA.
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Does the Queen go out to eat?

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That said, the queen occasionally eats out for celebratory reasons and, when she does, prefers to dine at luxury hotels such as The Goring and Claridge's. She has also been spotted at Bellamy's, Quaglino's, The Ivy, and the royal favorite, Fortnum's.
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What is the Queen's Favourite food?

"She is absolutely a chocoholic," McGrady told Hello! magazine in 2016. "Anything we put on the menu that had chocolate on, she would choose, especially chocolate perfection pie [a layered chocolate pie with white and dark chocolate and chocolate shavings]."
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Does the Queen use a passport?

The Queen doesn't have to use a passport to travel.

Every passport in the United Kingdom is issued with the Queen's name. As a consequence, the Queen doesn't need her own passport to travel. However, all other members of the royal family, including The Prince of Wales, hold their own passports.
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Does the Queen use Google?

The Queen visited Google headquarters

Back in 2008, the queen visited Google, and the royal family even shared a video of the visit to their official YouTube page.
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Did the Queen send the first text message?

It was revolution in digital communication. But to the Queen, it was old hat. She could even say that the first message she sent across the ARPANET in 1976 wasn't without some real hacker cred.
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Do the Royals use technology?

The royal household has come around on tech since then. Prince Harry sent his first selfie last year. And Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, announced her second pregnancy on Twitter in September.
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Is the Queen nice?

In 2016, a longtime friend of the royal family Reinaldo Herrara wrote a piece in Vanity Fair about the Queen of England and noted that she is a charming and gracious host. “She loves receiving guests, and knows how to put people at ease,” he explained.
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How truthful is The Crown?

Although many of the historical events depicted in the series really happened, no one really knows what went on behind closed doors—and those imagined, dramatic moments might even sometimes overshadow the real-life of royal family members.
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Is the royal family OK with The Crown?

And while the Queen's communications secretary told the New York Times that the royal family has no comment on The Crown and didn't say whether they even watch it, credible reports support that the Queen watched the first season, and though she “really liked it,” she had concerns that some of it had been “too heavily ...
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What can the Queen not eat?

Next time you're tempted to marry a royal, remember these facts. In some respects, it makes sense that the royal family must follow intense rules.
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What does the Queen do for fun?

Stamp Collecting. Perhaps this is a hobby of Queen Elizabeth's that will come as less of a surprise to most people. Stamp collecting is one of the world's most popular hobbies and is done in all cultures all over the world. Queen Elizabeth, herself appears on several stamps, so it makes sense she has a collection!
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Does the Queen sleep sitting up?

When he went in, the Queen was sleeping. The word on the street in Ireland has long been that the Queen and Prince Phillip don't sleep together (this information couldn't be verified on their website). According to Michael Fagan the Queen sleeps sitting up in a four-poster bed.
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How do Royals stay so thin?

The monarch is believed to keep things simple for lunch, often enjoying a plate of fish and vegetables. Darren told House and Garden that a typical lunch would be Dover sole on a bed of wilted spinach. The royal is said to avoid starchy food such as pasta and potatoes when eating alone.
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Does the Queen dress herself?

According to The Express, the answer is yes. The outlet noted that “Up to 12 people staff the queen's wardrobe department for big occasions including three dressmakers, a milliner and four dressers whose job it is to help the queen get dressed as well as keep her clothes in pristine condition.”
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What does the Queen do all day?

The Queen manages to attend hundreds of royal engagements each year – though she is slowing down a little, ranging from visits to schools, military units, newly opened hospitals, and charity headquarters. She really does lead a varied life.
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Does The Queen reply to birthday cards?

After she celebrated her 93rd birthday in April—and receiving a flood of "happy birthday" mail—Queen Elizabeth sent kind replies to her many fans.
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How can I meet The Queen?

There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.
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Does The Queen still send letters when you turn 100?

The Queen sends congratulatory messages to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter and those celebrating their 60th, 65th and 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter. You should apply for a message at least 3 weeks before the day.
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