Hello there most amazing royal subjects…welcome back to Most Amazing Top 10 …. I am Rebecca
Hello there most amazing royal subjects…welcome back to Most Amazing Top 10 …. I am Rebecca

Felgate and today we are getting pretty darn regal as we talk about the Top 10 Most Famous
Felgate and today we are getting pretty darn regal as we talk about the Top 10 Most Famous

Queens of all time….
Queens of all time….

Love me a good queen!
Love me a good queen!

10 - Cleopatra who reigned between 51 and 30 BCE.
10 - Cleopatra who reigned between 51 and 30 BCE.

Ah, good ‘ol Cleopatra – the last queen of Ancient Egypt.
Ah, good ‘ol Cleopatra – the last queen of Ancient Egypt.

Cleopatra was known for her beauty and as possibly being the reincarnation of Egyptian
Cleopatra was known for her beauty and as possibly being the reincarnation of Egyptian

Goddess, Isis.
Goddess, Isis.

Known for her promiscuity, Cleopatra had sex with many famous men, including Julius Caesar
Known for her promiscuity, Cleopatra had sex with many famous men, including Julius Caesar

and Mark Antony.
and Mark Antony.

She allegedly killed herself by encouraging a snake to bite her.
She allegedly killed herself by encouraging a snake to bite her.

Because of her power, beauty, promiscuity and strangely poetic she became fascinating
Because of her power, beauty, promiscuity and strangely poetic she became fascinating

to later generations, who constantly depicted her in literature and art, including Shakespeare
to later generations, who constantly depicted her in literature and art, including Shakespeare

who wrote Antony and Cleopatra. 9 – Queen Maria Theresa who reigned from
who wrote Antony and Cleopatra. 9 – Queen Maria Theresa who reigned from

1740 to 1780.
1740 to 1780.

Queen Maria Theresa was the sole female ruler of the Habsurg dynasty and the last of house
Queen Maria Theresa was the sole female ruler of the Habsurg dynasty and the last of house

Habsburg.
Habsburg.

She fought her right to rule and kept her throne for 40 years.
She fought her right to rule and kept her throne for 40 years.

She ruled Austria , Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Translyvania, Milan, Mantua, Calicia, Parma
She ruled Austria , Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Translyvania, Milan, Mantua, Calicia, Parma

and the Australian Netherleands – then the Holy Roman Empire.
and the Australian Netherleands – then the Holy Roman Empire.

She was pretty successful as a queen, making education compulsory in the 18th Century and
She was pretty successful as a queen, making education compulsory in the 18th Century and

doubled the Austrian Army.
doubled the Austrian Army.

Austria usually celebrates Queen Maria…although she did have some downsides and views that
Austria usually celebrates Queen Maria…although she did have some downsides and views that

these days we do not find very progressive.
these days we do not find very progressive.

At number 8 – we have Queen Maria Theresa’s daughter, Marie Antoinette who was Queen Consort
At number 8 – we have Queen Maria Theresa’s daughter, Marie Antoinette who was Queen Consort

between 1774 and 1791.
between 1774 and 1791.

Unlike her mother, Marie is not considered to have been a good leader.
Unlike her mother, Marie is not considered to have been a good leader.

She actually provoked popular unrest and as a result, she was the last queen of France
She actually provoked popular unrest and as a result, she was the last queen of France

before the monarchy crumbled.
before the monarchy crumbled.

Famous for her opulent lifestyle and her infamous phrase: let them eat cake, Marie was married
Famous for her opulent lifestyle and her infamous phrase: let them eat cake, Marie was married

to King Louis the 15th.
to King Louis the 15th.

The countries financial crisis was blamed on this woman, and she became known as Madam
The countries financial crisis was blamed on this woman, and she became known as Madam

Deficit.
Deficit.

Eventually she met the Guillotine in 1793.
Eventually she met the Guillotine in 1793.

7 – Hatshepsut – (HAT SHEP SUT) Who Reigned I Egypt between 1478 and 1458 BCE and
7 – Hatshepsut – (HAT SHEP SUT) Who Reigned I Egypt between 1478 and 1458 BCE and

Hatshepsut was the first female Pharaoh of Egypt and the longest reigning female of Egyptian
Hatshepsut was the first female Pharaoh of Egypt and the longest reigning female of Egyptian

history.
history.

She was considered to be one of the best rulers Egypt had, focusing on infrastructure.
She was considered to be one of the best rulers Egypt had, focusing on infrastructure.

She built the temple, Deir el Bahri …which is still by and large there today almost 2
She built the temple, Deir el Bahri …which is still by and large there today almost 2

thousand years later.
thousand years later.

Strangely, despite being a Queen, she was very keen to masculinize herself, asking to
Strangely, despite being a Queen, she was very keen to masculinize herself, asking to

be painted with bulging muscles and sometimes a bearded.
be painted with bulging muscles and sometimes a bearded.

Her mummy was identified in 2007, so part of this famous Queen still exists today.
Her mummy was identified in 2007, so part of this famous Queen still exists today.

6 – Mary Queen of Scotts – Reigned between 1542 and 1567
6 – Mary Queen of Scotts – Reigned between 1542 and 1567

Ah, Mary.
Ah, Mary.

Things were pretty complicated for Mary, making her a very interesting historical figure.
Things were pretty complicated for Mary, making her a very interesting historical figure.

She became queen at 6 days old at was betrothed to Henry the 8ths son, Edward.
She became queen at 6 days old at was betrothed to Henry the 8ths son, Edward.

The Scots decided this was a bad idea and sent her off to marry the French heir, Francis,
The Scots decided this was a bad idea and sent her off to marry the French heir, Francis,

who then became king.
who then became king.

After just 1 year as Queen Consort, her husband died and 18 year old Mary went back to Scotland,
After just 1 year as Queen Consort, her husband died and 18 year old Mary went back to Scotland,

where she married her cousin who was later murdered.
where she married her cousin who was later murdered.

She then married the chief suspect in her husbands murder, the Earl of Bothwell, which
She then married the chief suspect in her husbands murder, the Earl of Bothwell, which

turned her people against her.
turned her people against her.

She abdicated in 1567 and fled to England, where she did have a claim to the throne.
She abdicated in 1567 and fled to England, where she did have a claim to the throne.

Her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, locked her up for 19 years but was reluctant to dispose
Her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, locked her up for 19 years but was reluctant to dispose

of her, although she did eventually when Mary was found to be corresponding with a traitor
of her, although she did eventually when Mary was found to be corresponding with a traitor

to the throne.
to the throne.

Next up, while we are talking about her, we may as well get her in a number…at number
Next up, while we are talking about her, we may as well get her in a number…at number

5 we have Queen Elizabeth the first who reigned from 1558 to 1603.
5 we have Queen Elizabeth the first who reigned from 1558 to 1603.

Queen Elizabeth was King Henry the 8ths daughter and later a ruthless Queen of England.
Queen Elizabeth was King Henry the 8ths daughter and later a ruthless Queen of England.

She never married and had no heir, becoming known as the famous virgin queen.
She never married and had no heir, becoming known as the famous virgin queen.

She strengthened the Church of England and led the Elizabethan era, during which William
She strengthened the Church of England and led the Elizabethan era, during which William

Shakespeare lived.
Shakespeare lived.

Because of her long reign, she established a true national identity for Britain.
Because of her long reign, she established a true national identity for Britain.

While some people see her as a feminist icon, she kind of wasn’t …she was quote saying:
While some people see her as a feminist icon, she kind of wasn’t …she was quote saying:

I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of
I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of

a king, and of a king of England too.
a king, and of a king of England too.

Lol.
Lol.

Babe.
Babe.

From Queen Elizabeth the First, to her mother, the jilted Anne Boleyn at number 4… who
From Queen Elizabeth the First, to her mother, the jilted Anne Boleyn at number 4… who

was Queen consort for just three years between 1533 and 1536.
was Queen consort for just three years between 1533 and 1536.

Anne Boleyn was the centre of much scandal, making her an infamous Queen.
Anne Boleyn was the centre of much scandal, making her an infamous Queen.

Firstly, she was the cause of the first ever royal divorce.
Firstly, she was the cause of the first ever royal divorce.

King Henry the 8th ditched his wife of over 20 years, Queen Catherin of Aragon.
King Henry the 8th ditched his wife of over 20 years, Queen Catherin of Aragon.

He had already bedded Anne’s sister, but as Anne refused to become his mistress, the
He had already bedded Anne’s sister, but as Anne refused to become his mistress, the

King strived to marry her.
King strived to marry her.

Sadly, while she did have a girl – Queen Elizabeth- she didn’t produce any sons.
Sadly, while she did have a girl – Queen Elizabeth- she didn’t produce any sons.

In a bid to find a new wife, he plotted against her and had her head chopped off.
In a bid to find a new wife, he plotted against her and had her head chopped off.

3 - Catherine the Great – Empress of Ruissia from 1762 to 1796
3 - Catherine the Great – Empress of Ruissia from 1762 to 1796

Catherine the Great was Russia’s longest ruler and was known for her expansion of the
Catherine the Great was Russia’s longest ruler and was known for her expansion of the

Russian empire and her many scandalous affairs.
Russian empire and her many scandalous affairs.

She overthrew her husband and became empress of Russia.
She overthrew her husband and became empress of Russia.

She had a habit of rotating her lovers, who were often military men.
She had a habit of rotating her lovers, who were often military men.

2 – The second longest reigning Queen in history – Queen Victoria who ruled from
2 – The second longest reigning Queen in history – Queen Victoria who ruled from

1837 to 1901.
1837 to 1901.

Victoria is famous for her long reign and her happy marriage to her cousin, Prince Albert,
Victoria is famous for her long reign and her happy marriage to her cousin, Prince Albert,

of whom she was devastated and heartbroken when he died, famously wearing only black
of whom she was devastated and heartbroken when he died, famously wearing only black

from then on.
from then on.

She was seen as a strong head of state during Britain’s Industrial revolution and her
She was seen as a strong head of state during Britain’s Industrial revolution and her

various jubilees were times of national celebration.
various jubilees were times of national celebration.

Before we reach number one…of course we need to make a few honourable mentions of
Before we reach number one…of course we need to make a few honourable mentions of

famous Queens without official titles – Ru Paul, the band Queen, Queen Letifah and ultimate
famous Queens without official titles – Ru Paul, the band Queen, Queen Letifah and ultimate

fictional Queen…Cersi Lanister.
fictional Queen…Cersi Lanister.

Finally, at number one, the longest reigning Queen in history and the most famous Queen
Finally, at number one, the longest reigning Queen in history and the most famous Queen

in our generation 1 - Elizabeth II – 1952 - present
in our generation 1 - Elizabeth II – 1952 - present

Queen Elizabeth became the monarch of England age 26.
Queen Elizabeth became the monarch of England age 26.

65 years later, she is still going strong.
65 years later, she is still going strong.

Living through War, upheaval and scandal, Queen Elizabeth has been a rock for many throughout
Living through War, upheaval and scandal, Queen Elizabeth has been a rock for many throughout

her time… plus…she made a James Bond Cameo…which will forever hold her in high esteem for me!
her time… plus…she made a James Bond Cameo…which will forever hold her in high esteem for me!

I am all about her matching dress suit and hat combos!
I am all about her matching dress suit and hat combos!

I also find her and Prince Phillip very very cute.
I also find her and Prince Phillip very very cute.

So that was the top 10 most famous Queens!
So that was the top 10 most famous Queens!

Who is your favourite?
Who is your favourite?