Appearing on Yahoo Movies, Blessed said that Her Majesty told him her favourite movie was pulpy sci-fi classic Flash Gordon.
Little is known about the late Queen Elizabeth II's movie-watching habits, but one of her favourite films was none other than Flash Gordon.
Below we look at ten of the Queen's favourite songs. Among them is “Sing”, which was co-written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and performed by Barlow and the Commonwealth Band featuring the Military Wives. There are also two hymns on the list: “The Lord is My Shepherd” and “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven”.
Coronation Street
Throughout her time on the throne, there have been reports that the Queen was also an avid viewer of the ITV soap opera.
Dubonnet was known to be the tipple of choice for the late Queen. The description of the drink on Drink Supermarket describes the drink as: "Made by Joseph Dubonnet to combat malaria for the French army, Dubonnet is the chosen drink for our late Queen Elizabeth II.
It's All About the Bubbly
Seeing as the Queen is one of the classiest ladies in history, it's only fitting that she claims she's accustomed to drinking a flute of Champagne every night before bed.
While Queen Elizabeth herself was more of a gin drinker, The Famous Grouse was one of her favourites, with it receiving a royal warrant from her in 1984. While the Queen might have enjoyed a dram, it was Princess Margaret who really loved this blended whisky.
Did Queen Elizabeth II watch The Crown? As we all know, the Queen passed away earlier this year at the age of 96, but four seasons of the Netflix series were released before her death. All signs point to the fact that she did see the show — but her opinion on it seems to have shifted over the years.
Royal residences reportedly keep Yardley soaps on-hand, and per Marie Claire, private guests to Windsor Castle are given Yardley products, too.
Other interests. The Queen enjoyed outdoor life. As well as riding well into her 90s, she also took great pleasure walking in the countryside and spending time with her dogs. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh both loved Scottish country dancing.
The Queen preferred grilled fish or chicken, served simply with vegetables. She generally skipped starches like potatoes, grains, or rice during her evening meal. What is this?
Cliff Richard, ABBA and Dame Vera Lynn... we revisit Queen Elizabeth II's favourite artists.
Revealed: Why blue is the Queen's favourite colour... and why she doesn't like beige. Many have wondered what Her Majesty's favourite colour is - until now. Vogue magazine has studied every outfit she has worn in the last 12 months and found that blue is known as royal for a reason.
Celebrities like Sandra Oh and Bear Grylls attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral on September 19, 2022. The two came with different delegations with respect to their own countries. Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy's Sandra Oh came to the Queen's funeral along with the Canadian delegation.
Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 biographical musical drama film that focuses on the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the British rock band Queen, from the formation of the band in 1970 to their 1985 Live Aid performance at the original Wembley Stadium.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Her Majesty's go-to dessert is a rich, mint and chocolatey delight known as a Bombe Glacée Royale. Her Majesty is such a huge fan that a fruity version was even served at her wedding in 1947.
The Patek Philippes
Actually, Patek Philippe is known for having made several watches for Queen Elizabeth II including some unique pieces in the world. Among the different Patek Philippe with which the queen was seen we find the reference 4975 / 1G, a watch adorned with pearls and diamonds.
Queen Elizabeth II never forgot to take care of the skin on her hands, relying once again on the French beauty brand Clarins with its Crème Jeunesse Des Mains Hand And Nail Treatment Balm, which provides deep hydration without ever leaving a sticky residue.
The two influential women remained close through the years, with the queen calling Diana 'an exceptional and gifted human being' in a speech at Buckingham Palace after the princess' tragic death.
While some members of the royal family, like Prince William and his late grandfather Prince Philip, have chosen to abstain from watching the fictionalized retelling of the late Queen Elizabeth II's reign, others have openly admitted to turning on the critically acclaimed series.
Camilla, the Queen Consort
She didn't say that she watches "The Crown," necessarily — but she is aware.
The Mirror reported Queen Elizabeth II's favorite drink was a Dubonnet and gin. The drink sold out on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth II has carried on the tradition of drinking her late mother's preferred aperitif, Dubonnet and gin, imbibing the cocktail every day before lunch as appetite-stimulator (although she's had to cut back in recent times so that she could be in top shape for her Platinum Jubilee).
In Channel 5 documentary, Inside Sandringham: Holidaying With The Queen, royal expert Ingrid Seward said: "I think the Queen likes a Martini, other people would rather have Champagne." We imagine it would have been a gin martini since the monarch's former chef Darren McGrady told CNN: "She likes a gin and Dubonnet.