Queen Elizabeth was never meant to become Queen of Britain in the first place, but in 1936, that all changed. When her uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated the crown to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson, a US commoner, she found herself suddenly in line for the throne. With her father, George VI, as king she became Princess Elizabeth at the age of ten. It fell upon her shy stuttering father to run and inspire a country during World War II. But he was a smoker and in February 1952 he passed in his sleep while Elizabeth was in Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip. She came back to England a Queen and has been ruling with duty and dignity ever since.
This year she reaches 65 years of service to her country, and oh has she served them well. She has traveled more than a million miles, visited 120 countries and met 12 US Presidents. Now at 90 years of age, she is still ruling strong.
This woman has had a huge impact on not just England, but the world. Her elegance and dignity have upheld and persevered through her entire career. She is truly a Queen if there ever was one.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-marks-65-years-britain-s-throne-n716376
Wow! Queen Elizabeth II is very responsible and shows dignity. I agree that she has served her people quite well. It is amazing how she has been ruling for 65 years and continues to persevere. She is a true queen. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Netflix series, the Crown, is a great show that gives full detail of her first year in office as the Queen and how difficult it was for her considering she was never meant to be queen until a few more years or even a decade. Yet, she still managed to be one of the most powerful and inspiring women the world has ever known. God save the Queen.
ReplyDeleteHer story is truly inspiring, she had no idea what was coming her way, but she still took on the challenge. She has done a great job, I hope she still has many years left.
ReplyDeleteQueen Elizabeth is a true inspiration to her country and even those who don't live there.
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