Is Queen Elizabeth intelligent?

Elizabeth succeeded to the throne on her half-sister's death in November 1558. She was very well-educated (fluent in five languages), and had inherited intelligence, determination and shrewdness from both parents. Her 45-year reign is generally considered one of the most glorious in English history.
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How well educated is Queen Elizabeth?

Queen Elizabeth 1, who was queen from 1558 to her death in 1603, had a most extraordinary education. An especially precocious child, she studied for years with tutors and learned to speak six languages fluently as well as grammar, theology, history, rhetoric, logic, philosophy, math, logic, literature and geometry.
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Is the Queen well educated?

Aside from this tutorship, Queen Elizabeth received no other formal education and has no academic qualifications. 'The Queen's father had disliked school and her mother thought it was more important to have fun,' Professor Kate Williams, author of Young Elizabeth explained to us.
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Who is the most intelligent person in the royal family?

Instead, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has landed at the top of the list. This news comes following research carried out by education provider Oxford Royale . Oxford Royale analysed the QS World University Rankings with a fine tooth comb and found Meghan Markle, 40, is the most intelligent Royal.
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Why Queen Elizabeth is so special?

Her extraordinary reign has seen her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits. Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, she has been an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
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What Powers Does the Queen of England Actually Have?



What is the Queen not allowed to do?

Dismiss a prime minister. While she can't vote or state her political opinions publicly, the Queen serves as an overarching figure to the British government. It'd have to be an extreme case for her to act, but under what is known as royal prerogative, the Queen can dismiss a prime minister. Go without a last name.
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What does the Queen eat daily?

Simply cooked meat and vegetables lead the way, with space for pheasant or venison should the Queen wish. Of course, Queen Elizabeth loves a Sunday roast just as much as anyone else. Along with chocolate, the Queen enjoys some strawberries or peaches for dessert.
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How smart are the British royals?

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, came in as the second most intelligent royal in the study. The brainy brunette, 39, attended high school at the private Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England, where she attained three A-levels in her final year of school.
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Is Queen a good person?

She's a 'good, Christian lady'

According to Paul Burrell, who was Queen Elizabeth's footman and later became Princess Diana's butler, HM is a “good and kind” woman. “I stood beside her and lived with her for 11 years and I can tell you who the queen is. She is a good, kind Christian lady,” Butler said.
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Is Prince George clever?

“Maud and George got on very well,” Winkleman told the magazine. “He [George] is a very clever, articulate little boy and was speaking long before other toddlers his age.” The addition of a new family member prompted the couple to move from Los Angeles back to London.
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Who is the most educated royal?

Meghan Markle has just been crowned the “most intelligent member of the British royal family,” according to a new study released by Oxford Royale. The education company looked at the academic backgrounds of each family member, using quantifiable factors like high school performances and where they attended college.
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What hobbies does The Queen have?

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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Did The Queen hire a private tutor?

Elizabeth II's generation

Private tutors of Elizabeth included the provost of Eton College, Henry Marten, who instructed her in constitutional history.
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Does The Queen have a passport?

She doesn't have a passport

“As a British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty, it is unnecessary for The Queen to possess one,” reads the royal family's website, adding that all other members of the royal family, including The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge, do have passports.
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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 is Queen Elizabeth's personality type?

As an ISFJ, Queen Elizabeth tends to be humble, hard-working, and enthusiastic. Queen Elizabeth often focuses on making sure a job is done perfectly and likes to follow a specific approach.
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What happens to Queen Elizabeth's clothes?

She secretly donates her clothes

What does Queen Elizabeth do with her old clothes? According to Brian Hoey, the author of Not Infront of the Corgis, Her Majesty donates her old clothes to her dressers, who are then allowed to either wear it themselves or sell it.
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How intelligent is Kate?

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, comes in the second most intelligent royal in the study. She attended high school at the private Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England - it ranks at 91 on the QS World Rankings.
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Who is the most famous British royal?

Queen Elizabeth II

No surprises here. Queen Elizabeth was unanimously voted as the most popular Royal and was described by fans as hardworking, respected, and dignified. There can only be one.
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What class did Kate Middleton get?

Prince William and Kate Middleton: The College Years. Study buddies, Prince William and Kate Middleton, on campus at St. Andrews University in 2003. William graduated with a master of arts degree in geography, Middleton with a master of arts degree in art history.
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Does the Queen eat mcdonalds?

O'Grady spoke about how Queen Elizabeth was never a fan of McDonald's or KFC but did in fact have a hankering for one kind of fast food in particular. The food? Hamburgers. Yes, Her Majesty was similar to the majority of the population in the sense that she loved a hamburger just as much as the next person.
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What time does Queen go to bed?

The queen turns in at 11 p.m. every night

Elizabeth reportedly goes to bed each night around 11 p.m. and makes sure to get eight hours of sleep, meaning she likely wakes up around 7:30 a.m. every day. It's said that Elizabeth also walks each day to help her get better sleep at night.
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Who cooks for the Queen?

Chef Darren McGrady was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes' William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for Presidents' Ford, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush. He is now a chef, author, culinary consultant, event planner and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas.
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