From greeting diplomats to accepting flowers from schoolchildren and the little matter of acting as Head Of State, The Queen is bewilderingly busy for a 95-year-old.
But while Her Majesty may be known for her golden rule 'never complain, never explain', it seems an equally fitting phrase would be 'work hard, play hard.' Something you may not know about Queen Elizabeth is her fondness for a cocktail.
She may live in a Palace, but she's not so different to you and I after all. According to chef Darren McGrady, who cooked for the royal family for 15 years, Her Royal Highness likes to indulge in one particular cocktail before sitting down for Christmas lunch.
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