WhenQueen Elizabeth II passed awayin September 2022, it broke the hearts of many adoring fans.

Some of these royal aides would become her most trusted confidants for years and years, like Samantha Cohen.

“Sandringham was lovely because we were given a cottage, so we’d bring the dog …

Queen Elizabeth II in a public appearance

However, was anyone aware the queen was an absolute “gutsy” speed queen?

“She would drive her cars fast around Balmoral,” recounted the royal aide.

The queen sounds like she really knew how to enjoy life behind the scenes.

Meghan Markle, Queen Elizabeth II, and Samantha Cohen at public event

As mentioned above, Cohen was Queen Elizabeth’s royal aide for nearly two decades.