what is a Diamond Jubilee?
marks six decades on the English throne
how long has Elizabeth II been Queen?
Sixty years
how old was she at that time?
25
who is her husband?
Prince Philip
How does she sign her letters?
"Elizabeth R."
how was she honored on Monday?
gun salutes
what did the recent photos released show?
her wearing a necklace of Queen Victoria
Was she always in line to be queen?
no
what changed?
her uncle Edward abdicated the thone
why did he give it up?
to marry Wallis Simpson
What is the queen called by her friends?
Lilibet
Is she the longest reigning monarch?
no
who is?
Queen Victoria
how is she related to Elizabeth?
she is her great-great-grandmother
what does she plan to do according to her letter?
"dedicate myself anew to your service."
what is one festivity that will take place to celebrate?
up to 1,000 boats sailing up the River Thames