She owns the worlds finest Pink Diamond, It forms the Centre of a flower brooch and weights 54.50 carats.

She formally approves all government legislation, though she does this on the advice of the Prime Minister. It would create a massive crisis if she did not approve a piece of legislation.

Ascended British and commonwealth thrones on February 6th, 1952.

Measurements: 36B-22 1/2-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

She enjoys watching horse-racing, "Doctor Who" and the British comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" (1973) .

Has sat for 139 official portraits to date.

Is portrayed by Helen Mirren in The Queen (2006).

Son, Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis, (aka Edward Wessex )born March 10, 1964.

Has visited the sets of Britain's most popular soap operas "Coronation Street" (1960), "EastEnders" (1985) and "Emmerdale Farm" (1972).

Great-granddaughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.

Time Magazine's "Man (or Person) of the Year" (1953)

Son, 'Prince Andrew'' Albert Christian Edward, born Feb. 19, 1960.

Niece of King Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor), Mary the Princess Royal (aka Victoria, 1897-1965), Prince Henry (Duke of Gloucester), Prince George (Duke of Kent), and Prince John (1905-1919).

Grandmother of Peter Phillips, Zara Phillips, Prince William Windsor, Prince Harry Windsor, Princess Beatrice York, Princess Eugenie York, Lady Louise Windsor and James Mountbatten-Windsor (Viscount Severn).

Although most of the "Crown Jewels" are owned by the state, the British Royal Family do own one of the most valuable collection of jewels in the world, containing some of the worlds largest diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies.

Not including the United Kingdom, she is Queen of over a dozen countries, including Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Since she does not live in those countries, though she visits often, much of her duties are performed by a Governor General who she appoints on the advice of the Prime Minister of the country in question. It is important to note that neither the sovereign nor the Governors General, have had any hand in governing these countries since the 1930s, and their roles are purely ceremonial.

Owns one of the world's largest private collections of postage stamps.

Earned her nickname "Lillibet" as a child, when she could not pronounce her name.

Aunt of David Armstrong-Jones (Viscount Linley) and Sarah Armstrong-Jones.

Son, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, born Nov. 14, 1948.

Daughter, Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, born Aug. 15, 1950.

Formerly the mother-in-law of Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson.

Sister of Princess Margaret

Granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary.

Has never held a drivers license, despite driving an ambulance in WWII.

Was crowned in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953. This coronation became the first major international television broadcast.

Learnt to drive in 1945 when she joined the Army.

At the time of her coronation, her favorite actors were Laurence Olivier, Gary Cooper and Dirk Bogarde.

Is fluent in French.

She has owned over 30 corgis over the years, and her four current dogs are named Pharos, Swift, Emma, and Linnet (as of February 2002).

Has received over 3 million items of correspondence during her reign.

First cousin, twice removed, of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Tsarina Alexandra and Queen Victoria Eugenia.

Great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Daughter of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and King George VI.

First cousin of the Duke of Gloucester.