16 of the funniest and most unexpected things Queen Elizabeth II has ever said

Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed on September 8. Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, reigning for over seven decades, and she made some pretty badass moves during that time. She led a historic trip to Ghana, ordered divorces and even criticized episodes of "Downton Abbey" for their historical accuracy.

Due to her serious tackle and commanding presence, we've often forgotten how funny the queen was. An example? During an interview about her coronation, Elizabeth roughed the hell out of the Imperial State Crown, pushing and shoving it while saying, "It's very sturdy, isn't it?" The humorous moment put the Queen in a relatable light (as did her horse riding, driving and heavy drinking), but there are even more quotes from the Queen that show off her biting sense of humor. In her book "The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II", Karen Dolby has compiled the best lines of the monarch, and we have selected 16 in her honor.