Queen Elizabeth II

Grew Up… educated to be a proper lady. As the daughter of royalty, Elizabeth and her sister Margaret didn’t go to traditional schools. She mainly learned about the British constitution. Who needs math when your father is the King?

Living… with her husband, Philip, who is descended from Greek and Danish royalty. No one she knew approved of their union, but they got married anyway. Philip became a British subject, renouncing his right to the Greek and Danish thrones and taking his mother's surname, Mountbatten.

Profession... The Queen. Elizabeth’s beloved father passed away at a young age from cancer, and she was coronated Queen. At only 25, she wasn’t prepared for the job. But as she said, “For better or worse, the crown has landed on my head. And I say we go.”

Interests… horses. As a monarch, Elizabeth may be buried deep in royal engagements 24/7, but that doesn’t limit her passion for horses. If she had the choice, she would much rather prefer a quiet lifestyle in the countryside, stalking and hunting, over the hustle and bustle of a royal job.

Relationship Status… strained. Philip is having a hard time taking a back seat to his wife; he’s even required to kneel to her. They have been drifting apart, and Philip has had some dalliances that Elizabeth has discovered. But the normal option available to most couples (divorce) is not in the cards for the couple that represents the Church of England.

Challenges… protecting her country, being an attentive sister, remaining calm under pressure, and diligently fulfilling the repetitive tasks that accompany her job as the Queen. Elizabeth is so busy with her royal engagements that she doesn’t have the time to pay attention to everyday demands of married life and familial bonds, which is causing issues with those close to her.

Personality… loyal, reserved, and traditional.  Elizabeth is not as glamorous as her sister Margaret but reliable. She’s not as adventurous as Phillip but steadfast. As her husband often insinuates, Elizabeth is one of the “dull” monarchs, similar to George VI and Edward VIII. For every individualistic person who embarks on a journey to revolutionize the monarchy and threaten its foundations, there is an Elizabeth that stabilizes the monarchy’s position. While she would often like to assume a more glamorous role and charm her way through crowds like her sister or Mrs. Kennedy, she nevertheless fulfills her royal duties and is committed to serving her country.