The words "Queen Elizabeth" and "favorite chore" don't exactly go together, but despite having a palace full of chefs, butlers and maids, the late monarch loved getting her hands dirty (or in this case, clean). According to multiple royal sources, Queen Elizabeth would frequently grab a pair of rubber gloves and do the dishes herself—and this is one instance when behind-the-scenes photos would be incredible.
Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burrell, once shared a story (via the Daily Mail) about how the late Queen horrified former prime minister Margaret Thatcher by doing the dishes following a picnic at Balmoral. Apparently, Thatcher insisted that Queen Elizabeth shouldn't be "cleaning kitchenware," but with her ever-present wit, the late monarch said, "Well I'll wash, will you dry?"
