How does the Queen sleep?

Reportedly, the Queen goes to sleep at 11pm every night before waking up at 7.30am - clocking in an impressive eight and a half hours sleep. It's also said the monarch is fond of reading before she retires for the night, a proven way to improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
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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 many hours of sleep does Queen Elizabeth get?

We know you're curious! Well, one very important habit we'd all love to follow is she gets a restful 8 ½ hours of sleep each and every night, according to Glamour. Sounds pretty dreamy, right? Queen Elizabeth supposedly heads to Dreamland at 11 p.m., and she wakes up at 7:30 a.m. every morning.
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Does the Queen sleep in her own bed?

Yes you read that right. Apparently a lot of posh people actually prefer to sleep in separate beds, including the Queen and her man. As etiquette expert Lady Pam and Her Majesty's cousin explained in a biography about her relative: "In England, the upper class always have had separate bedrooms.
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What time does the Queen wake up and go to sleep?

Apparently, Her Majesty always goes to bed at the same time every night, 11pm, and sleeps for eight and a half hours – meaning she wakes at 7.30am each day. Sounds reasonable to us. It's so simple.
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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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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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Do royals bathe themselves?

It's believed that the royals prefer to avoid taking showers, due to their belief that they're for members of the working class. In other royal news, Kate Middleton wore a pair of £2 earrings and debuted brand new hair on her first day back at work since turning 40.
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Why was Diana a princess but Kate is not?

On her children's birth certificates, Kate's occupation is listed as 'Princess of the United Kingdom', but her status as Princess is through marriage rather than birth.
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Why does the king and queen sleep in different rooms?

As The Daily Mail reports, Sally Bedell Smith's biography of Queen Elizabeth II reveals that the queen and her husband sleep in separate bedrooms in part because it's a tradition among the British upper class — and in part because it's a more practical arrangement than trying to sleep in the same bed.
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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 time does the Queen eat dinner?

After tea, the Queen returns to her office for an hour to wrap up the day's work. Unless Her Majesty must attend an event in the evening, she will typically retire to her room at 6 pm and ready herself for dinner at 8 pm.
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Does the Queen snore?

The Queen and Prince Philip sleep in separate beds because of bizarre upper class tradition (and they avoid each others' snoring), royal biographer claims.
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Can you go to sleep before the Queen?

"Guests cannot go to bed before the Queen, who reportedly tucks in at midnight," he revealed. As a reminder, this woman is 92 years old, yet she still stays up later than you. So, sorry Meghan, hopefully you at least get to sleep in late most days instead.
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Does the Queen have fresh sheets every day?

In the new documentary Queen of the World, one of Queen Elizabeth's royal staff members revealed that the 92-year-old monarch has her bed linens freshly pressed on the regular — and it takes a whole hour for just one sheet to be ironed!
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Is Harry still a prince?

Well, technically, the answer is yes. Harry is still a prince by birthright and is still in the line of succession to the throne, but it isn't as simple as that.
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How accurate 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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What do Royals call toilets?

"Toilet"

If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory. And when you find the loo, here's the etiquette you should follow.
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Does the Queen wear an outfit twice?

Her Majesty sticks to what she knows and loves. Since her hats are designed to match specific outfits, the Queen tends to repeat head-to-toe looks time and time again.
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Why do royals live so long?

The royal family has access to the best medical care

There's no doubt that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's healthy diet and lifestyle have contributed to their long lives. There is also a certain level of privilege that comes with being members of the royal family.
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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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What does the Queen eat for lunch?

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 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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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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