The Queen Once Secretly Snuck Out Of The Palace To Mingle With The Rest Of Us

Incredibly, Elizabeth II was Queen of England for 70 years before her passing. Yet as you would expect of someone in her position, she very rarely mingled spontaneously with the regular public. But there was one time when Elizabeth snuck out onto the streets of London and enjoyed a secret adventure as a regular person.And it’s quite the story.

Mischevious Sisters

On this little-known occasion, the young Princess Elizabeth snuck out of the palace with her sister Princess Margaret in tow. And it was then that she cavorted, unplanned, with regular members of the public – for a brief time acting as any care-free teenager would. It may be hard to believe, but there was a momentous event that inspired such behavior from a future monarch.

Heavily Regulated

How things have changed! Mind you, it would be unfair to say that the Queen never fraternized with the general public later in her life. During her reign, she made a concerted effort to connect with people in Britain and overseas since her coronation all those decades ago. But as you would expect, her social endeavors were heavily regulated.

Not Quite Out And About

Unsurprisingly for a woman in her 90s, the Queen didn't get out and about during her later years like she once did. Many of her appearances towards the end of her life were on screen. For instance, in 2020 she addressed the public to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe. She would also make a TV address every Christmas Day.

Never Missing A Beat

Then there were a handful of events throughout any normal year that you could expect to see the Queen in attendance. As a famous horse lover and owner, Elizabeth was usually spotted at Royal Ascot and occasionally other prestigious equine-related events. The Royal Windsor Horse Show was another of the Queen’s favorites. In fact, she is said to have attended every edition of the annual event since 1943!