We think we know quite a bit about the British
Royal Family - but in an institution steeped
in history there is always plenty more to
learn. So here are our top 5 royal facts.
First up - The Queen's wedding ring was made
from a nugget of Welsh gold. The official
wedding cake was made by McVitie and Price
Ltd, using ingredients given as a wedding
gift by Australian Girl Guides.
Here's something you won't know about Buckingham
Palace - there are more than 350 clocks and
watches, which is one of the largest collections
of working clocks anywhere. Two full-time
experts wind them up every week and keep them
in tip top condition.
The Queen has owned more than 30 corgis during
her reign, starting with Susan who was a present
for her 18th birthday. And her Majesty currently
has three corgis - Monty, Willow and Holly.
The Queen has sat for 129 portraits and there
are plenty images of her Majesty around.
In an average year, The Queen will host more
than 50,000 people at banquets, lunches, dinners,
receptions and Garden Parties at Buckingham
Palace alone, never mind that more than 8,000
people each year at garden parties and investitures
at Holyroodhouse. That's one busy lady!
