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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.
Horse racing was the big sporting fascination of the queen, who died on Thursday at the age of 96.
Other interests. The Queen enjoyed outdoor life. As well as riding well into her 90s, she also took great pleasure walking in the countryside and spending time with her dogs. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh both loved Scottish country dancing.
Sinclair claimed that 'black and brown' people should not mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II because racism was allowed to 'thrive' during her reign.
The Mirror reports that the Queen's state funeral took place today, with world leaders and foreign monarchs among those in attendance. Beckham, who was awarded an OBE in 2003, also shared a touching tribute early today, in wake of the ceremony itself.
Television footage of Westminster Hall showed Beckham, who met the queen several times during her 70-year reign, looking tearful as he waited to file past her coffin.
Prince Edward, 58, Earl of Wessex
Out of all of the kids, Prince Edward, now known as the Earl of Wessex, is believed to be the Queen and Prince Philip's favorite child.
Below we look at ten of the Queen's favourite songs. Among them is “Sing”, which was co-written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and performed by Barlow and the Commonwealth Band featuring the Military Wives. There are also two hymns on the list: “The Lord is My Shepherd” and “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven”.
Cliff Richard, ABBA and Dame Vera Lynn... we revisit Queen Elizabeth II's favourite artists.
Prince Harry at home with the Gunners
In a chat with sport coach in 2017 he also appeared to let slip that he was indeed an Arsenal supporter.
The Queen preferred grilled fish or chicken, served simply with vegetables. She generally skipped starches like potatoes, grains, or rice during her evening meal. What is this?
4. 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.
As he chatted to sports coach Jack Gair, 19, the royal asked which football team he supported. "Man U," said Jack, who asked the same of the fifth-in-line to the throne. "Arsenal," said Harry and before the teen could say anything more, he put up his hand to signal stop, grimaced and said: "I know.
The Queen was a huge sports fan, taking on the role as RFU (Rugby Football Union) patron for 64 years before handing over duties to Prince Harry in 2016 and while her well-documented personal affection lay with horses, the Royal family has maintained its long-lasting links with rugby union.
And it seems the affection may not have been one-sided. The Queen was actually the owner of a Rangers picture at Buckingham Palace. The surprising find came about during a grilling of the Keeper of the Privy Purse 20 years ago.
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.
Bohemian Rhapsody
“Bohemian Rhapsody” was first made for Queen's 1975 album, A Night at the Opera. Written by Freddie Mercury, the song is Queen's greatest hit to date.
Sometimes dubbed the Queen's best friend, her cousin Margaret Rhodes was the daughter of Lady Mary Bowes-Lyon, her mother's sister, and Lord Sidney Elphinstone.
The British monarch with the most legitimate children was Edward I, who had 19 children with Eleanor of Castile and Margaret of France of whom 8 reached adulthood. The queen regnant with the most children was Queen Victoria who had 9 children of whom all reached adulthood.
The two influential women remained close through the years, with the queen calling Diana 'an exceptional and gifted human being' in a speech at Buckingham Palace after the princess' tragic death.
Retired soccer star David Beckham leaves London's Westminster Hall on Friday after paying his respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles III Succeeds Queen Elizabeth II | Time.
Lord Conyngham (the Lord Chamberlain) then acquainted me that my poor Uncle, the King, was no more, and had expired at 12 minutes p. 2 this morning, and consequently that I am Queen. '