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Queen Elizabeth II is the only currently active military commander who also served in World War II. She remains the Supreme Military Commander for various militaries including UK and Canada. While she has full power to direct the military, she normally delegates.

Mar 2, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Queen Elizabeth II is the only currently active military commander who also served in World War II. She remains the Supreme Military Commander for various militaries including UK and Canada. While she has full power to direct the military, she normally delegates.

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