Queen Elizabeth II, who has been at the helm of the British Monarchy for the last 70 years celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. And her glorious reign as Queen of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Defender of the Faith & Head of the Commonwealth. Her Majesty became the monarch of the empire at the age of 25 and has been served by 14 Prime Ministers. Also, has met with 13 U.S. Presidents in her lifetime. She has been steadfast in managing the affairs of the state and anchor through her family’s own drama.
She started her service to the public at the age of 21 in 1947. But she soon had to turn to her royal duties as the Queen after the death of her father King George VI. She was coronated in February 1952 and the coronation was televised for the entire world to see. More than 2o million people witnessed her crowning glory and this decision was supported by her husband H.R.H Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
The queen has surely emerged victorious from all the tough times that the country had witnessed during her reign. One such event is the Aberfan mine disaster in the year 1966. This event was seen as a huge stain on the royal family as the response was delayed on their part. But the Queen had regretted her decision of delay. And had addressed the public due to the lack of proper management.
The reason Queen Elizabeth has popularity in the entire world is her nature of accepting mistakes. And the will to correct all the said mistakes. During the 70 years of her reign, she has indeed changed the old monarchial system of Great Britain. And has been the first monarch to have ever mixed with the common crowd instead of waving at the people from afar during the time of notable events.
She has been the first monarch to support the modern changes in technology and has encouraged scientists in their pursuits. She had also hosted the Apollo 11 Mission astronauts and congratulated them for their service to all entire humankind.
To the queen, her family and her husband are the first priority. And when H.R.H Prince Philip passed away in April of 2021. Thus, she was seen to be following COVID-19 protocols and sitting alone in the chapel in mourning fulfilling her duty with royal protocol.
Therefore to mark her remarkable journey as the monarch. Who has reigned for 70 years on the throne. The celebrations around the country have no bound. The celebration had kicked off on Thursday with a military parade through London, an 82-gun salute and 70 Royal Air Force aircraft streaking through the sky. The queen emerged on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as thousands of Britons reflected on her long life and reign.
In this regard, British High Commissioner Alexis Ellis held a reception on Wednesday to kick start the celebration. As well as congratulate the queen on her glorious 70 years and her reign over Britain.
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