14个关于英国女王的趣闻,99%的人都不知道

2018年08月17日 这里是英国


作为人气和知名度最高的王室,英国王室的一举一动都会成为全球焦点。今天,普特君就带大家了解一下伊丽莎白二世,作为英国在位时间最长的女王,她有哪些鲜为人知的趣闻呢?


Queen Elizabeth II has been queen since 1952, making her the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history. She also holds the title of the longest-reigning female monarch in world history. 

从1952年继承王位到今天,伊丽莎白二世已经成为英国历史上在位时间最长的君主。她同时也是世界历史上在位时间最长的女王。


In a radio speech delivered from South Africa on her 21st birthday, Elizabeth declared, "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

21岁生日时,伊丽莎白女王通过在南非发表的广播讲话表示:“我的一生,无论长短,都将致力于为你们服务,为我们伟大的皇室服务。”


现在,就和普特君一起了解一下英国女王伊丽莎白二世的14个趣闻吧。


1

She's five feet four inches tall.

伊丽莎白二世的身高约为162厘米。


2

During World War II, Elizabeth learned how to drive a military truck. But she doesn't have a drivers license.

第二次世界大战期间,伊丽莎白二世曾经学习过如何驾驶军用汽车。但是她实际上没有驾照。


3

She's visited 117 countries.She's traveled overseas more than 250 times during her reign.

她在位期间出访过117个国家,出国超过250次。


4

There have been thirteen U.S. presidents during her reign. There have been thirteen prime ministers during her reign.

她在位期间,美国共有13名总统执政,而英国有13名首相执政。


5

Her crown is made up of over 2,868 diamonds.

女王的王冠由2868多颗钻石组成。


6

She is the only person in the U.K. allowed to drive without a license plate.

她是英国唯一一个没有车牌就可以上路的人。


7

She first met her future husband, Prince Philip, at a wedding. She was 8-years-old.She and Prince Philip kept their engagement secret until Elizabeth turned 21, in 1947.She's been married to Prince Philip for more than 70 years.

女王在一场婚礼上第一次遇到了自己未来的丈夫菲利普亲王,那时她只有8岁。直到1947年,伊丽莎白二世21岁的时候,才公开了女王与菲利普亲王订婚的秘密。到现在,他们已经结婚70多年了。


8

She's the first British monarch to visit China.

伊丽莎白二世是第一个到访中国的英国女王。


9

She wears bright colors to stand out in a crowd.

为了在人群中显眼,伊丽莎白二世总穿颜色鲜艳的衣服。


10

Her birthday is never celebrated on her actual birthday. Her actual birthday is April 21, 1926, but because it's often rainy and cold then, the state recognizes her birthday on a Saturday in late May or June for public gatherings.

她的生日从不在自己实际的出生日期庆祝。她实际的出生日期是1926年4月21号,但是因为那天总是下雨并且天气寒冷,于是官方承认的生日是5月或6月的星期六,方便公众聚会庆祝。


11

She wasn't born an heir to the throne. She only became heir at the age of 10, when her uncle abdicated the throne, making her father king and thus herself heir as the oldest child.She wouldn't have been queen if her parents had had a male child. She officially changed this rule, making the first born child, regardless of gender, the heir to the throne.

她并非生来就是王位继承人。10岁的时候她的叔叔退位,伊丽莎白二世的父亲成为国王,她是国王的第一个孩子,于是成为王位继承人。如果她的父母生下一个男孩,她就无法继承王位。她正式改变了这一规则,使得王室的第一个孩子,无论男女,都成为王位继承人。


12

She's one of the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of £340 million.

伊丽莎白二世是世界上最富有的人之一,她的资产估值约为3.4亿英镑。


13

Her horses have won over 1,600 races. This makes her one of the most successful racehorse owners in history.

她是历史上最成功的的赛马主人,她的马已经赢了1600多场比赛。除了马之外,女王最喜欢的动物还有柯基犬。


14

The only time she carries cash in her purse is on Sunday, to donate at church.

她包包里唯一装现金的时候是星期天,这是为了给教堂捐款。


原来英国女王背后有这么多有趣的故事,哪个故事最让你惊奇?欢迎留言分享哦。


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