Queen Elizabeth IIhas been widely recognized for her dignity and grace, as well as her fierce work ethic.

More than that, she was also known for her integrity and decency.

In fact,Queen Elizabeth has been quotedsaying, “Each day is a new beginning … Now she is being remembered for her humor as well.

Queen Elizabeth smiling

According to theDaily Mail, former minister Lord David Blunkett shared a story that sums up Her Majesty.

In 2003, Vladimir Putin was due to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Elizabeth and her entourage waited.

Blunkett, who is blind, waited beside her with his guide dog.