Does the Queen watch football?

After long remaining tight-lipped about her favourite football team, the Queen revealed in 2009 that she is actually a West Ham United fan. She had always wanted to seem neutral but her admiration for the club dates back to the 1960s and 1970s when the late Ron Greenwood was in charge of the club.
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Does the Queen support a football team?

“[The Buckingham Palace staff] were all quite shocked - - after all, she's not exactly your typical West Ham fan.” According to the Daily Mirror, the Queen's love dates back to former West Ham manager Ron Greenwood, who led the club to victory in the FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup in 1964-65 respectively.
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What is Queen Elizabeth's Favourite sport?

Horse Riding

The Royals have always had an affinity for horses, and there have been several iconic shots of Royals on horseback served up over the years. Queen Elizabeth is no different, she has been horse riding since a young age and reportedly uses the activity as a way of reducing stress and getting exercise.
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What football team does the royal family root for?

However, it appears that the Queen, like her grandson Harry, is primarily a self-professed Arsenal fan, and is believed to have an eye for the Gunners Captain Cesc Fabregas. Last but not least it is believed that her Majesty also is or was a supporter of Glasgow Rangers.
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What sport does the Queen play?

While the Duchess of Cornwall is known for her table tennis talents, Prince Harry opts for a more traditional game of Polo and the Queen is said to be fond of Wii Sports.
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Does the Queen support Liverpool?

Whose side is the Queen on? After long remaining tight-lipped about her favourite football team, the Queen revealed in 2009 that she is actually a West Ham United fan.
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Does the Queen watch sports?

She is an Arsenal fan

The monarch was outed as a fan of the North London football team by none other than Jeremy Corbyn, himself an avid Gooner, during a speech in the House of Commons in 2016. “Now, we know the Queen is absolutely above politics.
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Is Queen Elizabeth a West Ham fan?

Now on her 96th birthday, the Queen might've let slip who her favorite team actually is. The reigning monarch is thought to have kept quiet about her team in order to remain neutral, but it has since been revealed that she has been a West Ham United fan since as far back as the 1960s.
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What is the Queen's Favourite food?

On YouTube, McGrady explained: “She'd always have afternoon tea wherever she was in the world.” He said that her favourite food was: “Morecambe Bay potted shrimp on toast” adding in an interview with Hello Magazine that she “is absolutely a chocoholic.”
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What team does Prince Harry support?

In the past, Prince Harry has revealed himself to be an Arsenal fan.
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What does the Queen not like?

Rare meat. The Queen is reportedly not a fan of rare meat - according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, she likes her meat well done. Royals are also prohibited from eating foods containing raw meat such as steak tartare when on official engagements to avoid food poisoning.
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Does the Queen have any hobbies?

Filming with cine cameras is not the only hobby Her Majesty is famous for as she also carried on an impressive pastime from her grandfather, King George V. Stamp collecting has proved to be a therapeutic hobby for many royals across the ages.
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Does the Queen knit?

Instead of always dressing like the sovereign, she is much more likely to be in a “knitted jumper” at home, according to the expert. She has debunked some common style misconceptions that surround the Queen.
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Who is the king of London in football?

By terms of history, Arsenal are by far the "Kings of London." No team in the capital has achieved as many domestic titles or overall trophies as the North Londoners.
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What english team does the Queen support?

The Daily Mirror reported that Buckingham Palace staff were 'shocked' when the Queen revealed herself to be a West Ham fan. 'The Queen has never wanted people to know who she supports because she wants to be seen to be neutral,' a Windsor Castle source told the newspaper.
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Is the Queen of England and Arsenal fan?

ARSENAL'S disappointing season received a boost overnight, with the Queen reportedly giving the club her Royal seal of approval. According to a newspaper report, Queen Elizabeth, 81, like her late mother, has been a keen follower of the Gunners for 50 years.
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Does the Queen ever cook?

Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.
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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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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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Does Prince William support a football team?

Which football club does Prince William support? The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, is probably the most active member of the royal family in the footballing world. An avid Aston Villa fan, he's attended multiple games ever since he was taken to Villa Park as a child.
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What celebrities support West Ham?

Here are nine of the most nine famous faces from the worlds of acting, music, sport and beyond who support West Ham United Football Club:
  1. Russell Brand. The actor and comedian is a life long supporter of the Hammers. ...
  2. James Corden. ...
  3. Danny Dyer. ...
  4. Ray Winstone.
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What is the Queen's Favourite Colour?

Revealed: Why blue is the Queen's favourite colour... and why she doesn't like beige. Many have wondered what Her Majesty's favourite colour is - until now. Vogue magazine has studied every outfit she has worn in the last 12 months and found that blue is known as royal for a reason.
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Why does the Queen not need a passport?

When travelling overseas, The Queen does not require a British passport. As a British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty, it is unnecessary for The Queen to possess one. All other members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales, have passports.
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Does the Queen like Doctor Who?

And although Her Majesty is said to enjoy the popular period drama, The Queen is actually a secret fan of Doctor Who - and even has a favourite time lord. According to the Mirror, The Queen loved the show when it started airing again in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston playing the ninth incarnation of the Doctor.
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How many TVs does the Queen have?

PUBLISHED: May 20, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. | UPDATED: August 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Queen Elizabeth only owns one television, according to her son Prince Charles. On his recent trip to Northern Ireland, the Prince of Wales was asked how many TVs his mother owned by a curious schoolboy, to which he replied: “One I think.
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