Queen Elizabeth was known for having a quick wit and strong sense of humor.; Candid photos show her laughing with family members and joking during royal engagements. The Queen reigned for 70 years ...

Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday at 96 years old, famously loved animals. She had a particular fondness for horses and corgis and was known to seek their solace from a young age .

Queen Elizabeth II is officially Britain's longest reigning monarch, so we thought we'd celebrate that momentous milestone by taking a look at some of the funniest pictures of her time on the throne.

Queen Elizabeth Wrote 'Wickedly Funny' Letters to Royal Staff Member's Dogs — From Her Corgis! The handwritten notes were found in an unexpected place: ... Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images.

Queen Elizabeth was not only fond of her corgis, but apparently gave them a hilarious voice of their own when she used to write letters on behalf of her royal pooches to other dogs.

In honor of Queen Elizabeth II and her illustrious seven-decade reign, we take a walk down memory lane and see how a young ...

Photographer Shares Queen Elizabeth's 'Amazing Twist' to Avoid Having Her Hands in Pictures. British photographer Rankin said that the Queen had another vision when he wanted to take her picture ...

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth meet female motorcyclists during a visit to the National Fire Service, at Lambeth, London, in 1944. Source: Fox Photos/Hulton Royals Collection/Getty Images ...

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating her 70 years on the British throne, is above all a tribute to one of history’s great acts of constancy.. Her reign has spanned virtually the ...