The Queen's chef makes scones

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"I don't think a prostitute is more moral than a wife, but they're doing the same thing."
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

On average, The Queen appoints 70 Knights a year but only 15 Dames.

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The Music Lesson [1662-65], Royal Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by Jan Vermeer [1632-1675]

The Queen's favorite painting

Portrait of the shipping magnate Jan Rijcksen and his wife Griet Jans, 1633

Queen's Cocktail

2/3 Gin

1/3 Red Dubbonet

Lemon Twist

2 ice cubes

The Queen's income

Buckingham Palace explained.

As well, The Independent has an article on the Queen's request for a raise. Here's her current situation:

The queen's wealth can be divided into the income she receives from the Government and earnings from her estates and investments. The public cost is partly funded by the Civil List, while further taxpayers' money is spent on the upkeep of the occupied palaces and the Royal Family's travel on state business. Prince Philip receives a grant of £359,000 for his state role as consort to the Queen.

The Queen continues to generate income through the privately owned 46,000-acre estates of the Duchy of Lancaster. This year it rose from more than £11.7m to £12.6m. This helps pay for her private estates and some expenses for the junior royals.

Queen Elizabeth II's Libation

Her Majesty is held here in 1926 by her mother, who also enjoyed the Zaza.

1 part Gin

2 parts Dubonnet

poured over squared ice cubes

garnished with lemon slice

Coronation Chicken

... was served at Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation lunch in 1953. How to make it here.