For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth held one of the most high-profile jobs in the world.

It was later determined that the log’s placement was intentional, rather than accidental.

In 1981, Elizabeth was shot at during her annual birthday parade, Trooping the Colour.

Queen Elizabeth looking serious

Fortunately, the blank cartridges didn’t harm the queen.

She had another near-miss when visiting New Zealand that same year.

The 1980s were also fraught due to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth and President Ronald Reagan toasting each other

bombs exploded on his boat in Ireland.

The threat occurred just weeks ahead of her February 27 arrival.

The individual was seeking revenge for his daughter’s death via a rubber bullet in Northern Ireland.

However, it does touch on potential protests planned in conjunction with the royal visit.