Interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth. Elizabeth has received more than 387,700 honours and awards. The Queen has made more than 250 official visits to 129 countries. Her Majesty did not have a passport or a driving licence. This did not prevent her from travelling and driving. Her sister, Princess Margaret, described the Queen's driving style as "like a bat out of hell". The Queen carried cash in her purse only on Sundays to donate money to the church. The Queen always carried a custom-made umbrella from Fulton Umbrellas with a clear dome and coloured edging. She had one umbrella of each colour. Over the years, the Queen owned hundreds of racehorses and had over 1,600 race victories.
