History Photographed on Instagram: "In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made a surprise appearance at a wedding in Manchester, England, after the couple had sent a lighthearted invitation. ⁠ ⁠ The "gatecrashing" was an unexpected treat for newlyweds John and Frances Canning, who were married at Manchester Town Hall.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @euronews.tv"

Inside History on Instagram: "On June 13, 1981, during the Trooping the Colour parade in London, Queen Elizabeth II was riding her horse Burmese when a 17-year-old named Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots at her. Despite the sudden noise and panic, the Queen stayed remarkably calm. Though Burmese was startled, she quickly brought the horse under control—riding sidesaddle the entire time—and continued the procession without interruption. Her composure under pressure became one of the most icon