5 facts about Queen Elizabeth II: From her armed forces service in WWII to her childhood nickname
foxnews.comQueen Elizabeth II spent most of her years in the spotlight after ascending to the throne at the age of 25. The monarch, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, had enjoyed relative privacy before becoming a global figure overnight when her father King George VI passed away unexpectedly in 1952.
Though the queen was often under the scrutiny of the public eye, there are several lesser-known facts about her long life. Queen Elizabeth II spent most of her 96 years in the spotlight, but there are several lesser-known facts about her life. (Photo by Matt Cardy) Armed Forces Service Queen Elizabeth was the first female member of the royal family to serve full-time in the armed forces after joining during World War II.
After months of campaigning for her parents’ permission to do something for the war effort, they finally relented and gave their approval.The then 19-year-old heir to the throne subsequently enrolled in a six-week auto mechanic training course at Aldershot in Surrey.
During her service, young Princess Elizabeth learned how to repair and rebuild engines, change tires and drive multiple vehicles including ambulances, jeeps and trucks.
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