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Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reason

Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reason Queen Elizabeth II (Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth II was a very interesting and multifaceted woman. She was strong, brave, intelligent, had a good sense of humor, and life principles, according to The Telegraph.

Why Elizabeth II didn't like perfection

Queen Elizabeth is synonymous with balance and sticking to rules, but she actually loved it when things didn't go as planned.

Samantha Cohen, who was a personal secretary assistant to the queen for 18 years working in the royal household, shared an interesting fact about the queen's character and her intriguing life principle.

Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reasonQueen Elizabeth II did not like perfection (photo: Getty Images)

"The Queen had no ego, she was so comfortable in herself, yet she loved it when things went wrong. If a cake was not cutting, or a plaque didn’t unveil, because everything was so perfectly organized, it spiced her life up when things went wrong," Cohen said.

Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reason

Queen Elizabeth II did not like perfection (photo: Getty Images)

Samantha considered her time working with Elizabeth the best period of her life because the queen always treated her well.

Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reasonQueen Elizabeth II did not like perfection (photo: Getty Images)

“I loved, loved, loved the job as the Queen’s assistant private secretary. They were happy times because the Queen was in great form,” she said.

Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reason

Why Queen Elizabeth II was pleased when things didn't go as planned (photo: Getty Images)

Cohen also shared the nickname given to her by Queen Elizabeth, "Samantha Panther", a sign of her dedicated work ethic.

Queen Elizabeth II loved imperfection: Unexpected reasonWhy Queen Elizabeth II was pleased when things didn't go as planned (photo: Getty Images)