The history of his reign is the recent history of the world. Hand in hand with him, the British monarchy has modernized and adapted. The last few years have been particularly stormy for her, who is now suffering from the scandals that dot her son, Andrew, and is facing the recent death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Like her father, King George VI, Elizabeth II ascended the throne under unexpected circumstances in 1952. Her destiny as monarch met her at age 25, thousands of miles from England, while on tour in Kenya.
Buckingham Palace details that the already Queen Elizabeth was received at the airport, upon her return to London, by the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and that it was in Clarence Househis then official residence, where, for the first time, the royal flag was raised in his honour.
Since then, her life has been dedicated to the service of the crown as head of state, guaranteeing stability and continuity in the most complex moments of the country.
Elizabeth II has been the only queen for entire generations not only of Britons, but of the world. Even the strongest critics of the monarchy have highlighted the queen’s dedication to her.
Since he ascended the throne, the world has completely changed. His own country was transformed. He went from being the mighty British Empire to leading the Commonwealth of Nations, an international organization that integrates the former colonies and the United Kingdom itself.
In these years, some countries have become independent from the British crown, that is, Elizabeth ceased to be its head of state, with Barbados, in 2021, being the most recent. Even so, the United Kingdom remains one of the most powerful and influential countries on the international scene and the fifth largest economy in the world.
The director of the Cervantes Institute in London, Ignacio Peyró, specialized in English culture, highlights Isabel’s “personal exemplary character”.
“She is the certainty, the presence of an ancient and reassuring world over the changes and contingencies of every day”, adds Peyró.
For this reason, reviewing Isabel’s life is delving into the recent history of the world.
“It has been a remarkable time for her because she has kept the British monarchy alive and remains relevant in the 21st century,” says Joe Little, editor of Majesty magazine.
The longest-living British monarch
His paternal great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria completed 63 years and 7 months on the throne.
But it was displaced by Elizabeth II, who celebrated her sapphire jubilee on February 6, 2017, on her 65th anniversary on the throne.
Two years earlier, on September 9, 2015, she became the longest-serving monarch in British history.
Although she ascended the throne immediately, after the death of her father, her coronation was on June 22, 1953 in the imposing Westminster Abbey, where 6 years earlier she had married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His coronation ceremony was broadcast on television. He then undertook his first tour as monarch through 13 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
During his reign “there has been the digital revolution, the United Kingdom has entered and left the European Union. Therefore, the changes are really infinite and the good thing is that she has been able to overcome them without betraying herself”, recalls Peyró.
70 years reigning
Her role is to be both queen and head of state of at least 15 countries, although she is generally known as the queen of England. According to the BBC, she is the head of state for 138 million people.
In that role, he has twice addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Debuting in 1957 and being the last in 2010.
The then UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, called her a “living symbol of grace, constancy and dignity.”
In the 70 years of his reign, he has seen 14 British prime ministers and 14 US presidents. With Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, he has maintained a close relationship.
One of his closest friendships was with the former president of South Africa and symbol of the struggle against apartheid, Nelson Mandela, whose correspondence with the queen reveals a strong and affectionate friendship.
Such was the bond between them that he has been one of the few people to call her by her name, Elizabeth.
While Elizabeth, Elizabeth in English, retains the informal title of being one of the most famous and respected women in the world, under her reign, the British monarchy has modernized itself, bringing it closer to the public and adapting to change.
“The monarchy is now less formal than it used to be, it’s a bit more relaxed than it used to be. She is different, she has relaxed in the way she does things for 70 years, ”says Joe Little.
Family scandals and pandemic times
Naturally, the passing of the years has also brought changes to his personal life. She began her reign as a young married woman, the mother of two children, Carlos and Anne. Then Andrew and Edward were born. Today she is the grandmother of eight grandchildren and has more than ten great-grandchildren.
The last 2 years have been particularly complex for her on a personal level. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, she and hers then, her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, were practically confined to Windsor Castle.
In fact, Prince Philip died in April 2021, about to turn 100, when the country still had restrictions that prevented a massive funeral.
Even Isabel completely dressed in black with a face mask, sitting alone, without a relative to comfort her as she said goodbye to her husband of more than 70 years, became one of the icons of the pandemic.
Months before, he had cut to the chase, withdrawing the status of royal highnesses, from his grandson Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, who gave up their royal life to settle in California.
His move to the United States was anything but quiet. Meghan said that she suffered racism and her mental health was so disturbed that suicidal thoughts haunted her.
It was inevitable to remember the obvious suffering of Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, who, with her death in 1997, shook the monarchy and Elizabeth herself.
But on the eve of the celebration of her 70 years on the throne, Isabel has experienced one of her toughest moments as head of state and mother. Her son Andrew faces a civil lawsuit in New York for alleged sexual abuse of a minor.
News that has been “extremely difficult” for the monarch.
four national holidays
The platinum jubilee celebration will be one of the biggest and most emotional national festivities the UK has ever seen. It will start on Thursday 2 and end on June 5.
They will mark the return of the massive events of the monarchy after more than 2 years of seeing the queen only through the screens.
Isabel has made it clear that she will not abdicate. Her duty to the crown will be to her last breath.
The history of his reign is the recent history of the world. Hand in hand with him, the British monarchy has modernized and adapted. The last few years have been particularly stormy for her, who is now suffering from the scandals that dot her son, Andrew, and is facing the recent death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Like her father, King George VI, Elizabeth II ascended the throne under unexpected circumstances in 1952. Her destiny as monarch met her at age 25, thousands of miles from England, while on tour in Kenya.
Buckingham Palace details that the already Queen Elizabeth was received at the airport, upon her return to London, by the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and that it was in Clarence Househis then official residence, where, for the first time, the royal flag was raised in his honour.
Since then, her life has been dedicated to the service of the crown as head of state, guaranteeing stability and continuity in the most complex moments of the country.
Elizabeth II has been the only queen for entire generations not only of Britons, but of the world. Even the strongest critics of the monarchy have highlighted the queen’s dedication to her.
Since he ascended the throne, the world has completely changed. His own country was transformed. He went from being the mighty British Empire to leading the Commonwealth of Nations, an international organization that integrates the former colonies and the United Kingdom itself.
In these years, some countries have become independent from the British crown, that is, Elizabeth ceased to be its head of state, with Barbados, in 2021, being the most recent. Even so, the United Kingdom remains one of the most powerful and influential countries on the international scene and the fifth largest economy in the world.
The director of the Cervantes Institute in London, Ignacio Peyró, specialized in English culture, highlights Isabel’s “personal exemplary character”.
“She is the certainty, the presence of an ancient and reassuring world over the changes and contingencies of every day”, adds Peyró.
For this reason, reviewing Isabel’s life is delving into the recent history of the world.
“It has been a remarkable time for her because she has kept the British monarchy alive and remains relevant in the 21st century,” says Joe Little, editor of Majesty magazine.
The longest-living British monarch
His paternal great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria completed 63 years and 7 months on the throne.
But it was displaced by Elizabeth II, who celebrated her sapphire jubilee on February 6, 2017, on her 65th anniversary on the throne.
Two years earlier, on September 9, 2015, she became the longest-serving monarch in British history.
Although she ascended the throne immediately, after the death of her father, her coronation was on June 22, 1953 in the imposing Westminster Abbey, where 6 years earlier she had married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His coronation ceremony was broadcast on television. He then undertook his first tour as monarch through 13 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
During his reign “there has been the digital revolution, the United Kingdom has entered and left the European Union. Therefore, the changes are really infinite and the good thing is that she has been able to overcome them without betraying herself”, recalls Peyró.
70 years reigning
Her role is to be both queen and head of state of at least 15 countries, although she is generally known as the queen of England. According to the BBC, she is the head of state for 138 million people.
In that role, he has twice addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Debuting in 1957 and being the last in 2010.
The then UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, called her a “living symbol of grace, constancy and dignity.”
In the 70 years of his reign, he has seen 14 British prime ministers and 14 US presidents. With Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, he has maintained a close relationship.
One of his closest friendships was with the former president of South Africa and symbol of the struggle against apartheid, Nelson Mandela, whose correspondence with the queen reveals a strong and affectionate friendship.
Such was the bond between them that he has been one of the few people to call her by her name, Elizabeth.
While Elizabeth, Elizabeth in English, retains the informal title of being one of the most famous and respected women in the world, under her reign, the British monarchy has modernized itself, bringing it closer to the public and adapting to change.
“The monarchy is now less formal than it used to be, it’s a bit more relaxed than it used to be. She is different, she has relaxed in the way she does things for 70 years, ”says Joe Little.
Family scandals and pandemic times
Naturally, the passing of the years has also brought changes to his personal life. She began her reign as a young married woman, the mother of two children, Carlos and Anne. Then Andrew and Edward were born. Today she is the grandmother of eight grandchildren and has more than ten great-grandchildren.
The last 2 years have been particularly complex for her on a personal level. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, she and hers then, her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, were practically confined to Windsor Castle.
In fact, Prince Philip died in April 2021, about to turn 100, when the country still had restrictions that prevented a massive funeral.
Even Isabel completely dressed in black with a face mask, sitting alone, without a relative to comfort her as she said goodbye to her husband of more than 70 years, became one of the icons of the pandemic.
Months before, he had cut to the chase, withdrawing the status of royal highnesses, from his grandson Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, who gave up their royal life to settle in California.
His move to the United States was anything but quiet. Meghan said that she suffered racism and her mental health was so disturbed that suicidal thoughts haunted her.
It was inevitable to remember the obvious suffering of Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, who, with her death in 1997, shook the monarchy and Elizabeth herself.
But on the eve of the celebration of her 70 years on the throne, Isabel has experienced one of her toughest moments as head of state and mother. Her son Andrew faces a civil lawsuit in New York for alleged sexual abuse of a minor.
News that has been “extremely difficult” for the monarch.
four national holidays
The platinum jubilee celebration will be one of the biggest and most emotional national festivities the UK has ever seen. It will start on Thursday 2 and end on June 5.
They will mark the return of the massive events of the monarchy after more than 2 years of seeing the queen only through the screens.
Isabel has made it clear that she will not abdicate. Her duty to the crown will be to her last breath.
The history of his reign is the recent history of the world. Hand in hand with him, the British monarchy has modernized and adapted. The last few years have been particularly stormy for her, who is now suffering from the scandals that dot her son, Andrew, and is facing the recent death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Like her father, King George VI, Elizabeth II ascended the throne under unexpected circumstances in 1952. Her destiny as monarch met her at age 25, thousands of miles from England, while on tour in Kenya.
Buckingham Palace details that the already Queen Elizabeth was received at the airport, upon her return to London, by the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and that it was in Clarence Househis then official residence, where, for the first time, the royal flag was raised in his honour.
Since then, her life has been dedicated to the service of the crown as head of state, guaranteeing stability and continuity in the most complex moments of the country.
Elizabeth II has been the only queen for entire generations not only of Britons, but of the world. Even the strongest critics of the monarchy have highlighted the queen’s dedication to her.
Since he ascended the throne, the world has completely changed. His own country was transformed. He went from being the mighty British Empire to leading the Commonwealth of Nations, an international organization that integrates the former colonies and the United Kingdom itself.
In these years, some countries have become independent from the British crown, that is, Elizabeth ceased to be its head of state, with Barbados, in 2021, being the most recent. Even so, the United Kingdom remains one of the most powerful and influential countries on the international scene and the fifth largest economy in the world.
The director of the Cervantes Institute in London, Ignacio Peyró, specialized in English culture, highlights Isabel’s “personal exemplary character”.
“She is the certainty, the presence of an ancient and reassuring world over the changes and contingencies of every day”, adds Peyró.
For this reason, reviewing Isabel’s life is delving into the recent history of the world.
“It has been a remarkable time for her because she has kept the British monarchy alive and remains relevant in the 21st century,” says Joe Little, editor of Majesty magazine.
The longest-living British monarch
His paternal great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria completed 63 years and 7 months on the throne.
But it was displaced by Elizabeth II, who celebrated her sapphire jubilee on February 6, 2017, on her 65th anniversary on the throne.
Two years earlier, on September 9, 2015, she became the longest-serving monarch in British history.
Although she ascended the throne immediately, after the death of her father, her coronation was on June 22, 1953 in the imposing Westminster Abbey, where 6 years earlier she had married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His coronation ceremony was broadcast on television. He then undertook his first tour as monarch through 13 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
During his reign “there has been the digital revolution, the United Kingdom has entered and left the European Union. Therefore, the changes are really infinite and the good thing is that she has been able to overcome them without betraying herself”, recalls Peyró.
70 years reigning
Her role is to be both queen and head of state of at least 15 countries, although she is generally known as the queen of England. According to the BBC, she is the head of state for 138 million people.
In that role, he has twice addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Debuting in 1957 and being the last in 2010.
The then UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, called her a “living symbol of grace, constancy and dignity.”
In the 70 years of his reign, he has seen 14 British prime ministers and 14 US presidents. With Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, he has maintained a close relationship.
One of his closest friendships was with the former president of South Africa and symbol of the struggle against apartheid, Nelson Mandela, whose correspondence with the queen reveals a strong and affectionate friendship.
Such was the bond between them that he has been one of the few people to call her by her name, Elizabeth.
While Elizabeth, Elizabeth in English, retains the informal title of being one of the most famous and respected women in the world, under her reign, the British monarchy has modernized itself, bringing it closer to the public and adapting to change.
“The monarchy is now less formal than it used to be, it’s a bit more relaxed than it used to be. She is different, she has relaxed in the way she does things for 70 years, ”says Joe Little.
Family scandals and pandemic times
Naturally, the passing of the years has also brought changes to his personal life. She began her reign as a young married woman, the mother of two children, Carlos and Anne. Then Andrew and Edward were born. Today she is the grandmother of eight grandchildren and has more than ten great-grandchildren.
The last 2 years have been particularly complex for her on a personal level. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, she and hers then, her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, were practically confined to Windsor Castle.
In fact, Prince Philip died in April 2021, about to turn 100, when the country still had restrictions that prevented a massive funeral.
Even Isabel completely dressed in black with a face mask, sitting alone, without a relative to comfort her as she said goodbye to her husband of more than 70 years, became one of the icons of the pandemic.
Months before, he had cut to the chase, withdrawing the status of royal highnesses, from his grandson Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, who gave up their royal life to settle in California.
His move to the United States was anything but quiet. Meghan said that she suffered racism and her mental health was so disturbed that suicidal thoughts haunted her.
It was inevitable to remember the obvious suffering of Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, who, with her death in 1997, shook the monarchy and Elizabeth herself.
But on the eve of the celebration of her 70 years on the throne, Isabel has experienced one of her toughest moments as head of state and mother. Her son Andrew faces a civil lawsuit in New York for alleged sexual abuse of a minor.
News that has been “extremely difficult” for the monarch.
four national holidays
The platinum jubilee celebration will be one of the biggest and most emotional national festivities the UK has ever seen. It will start on Thursday 2 and end on June 5.
They will mark the return of the massive events of the monarchy after more than 2 years of seeing the queen only through the screens.
Isabel has made it clear that she will not abdicate. Her duty to the crown will be to her last breath.
The history of his reign is the recent history of the world. Hand in hand with him, the British monarchy has modernized and adapted. The last few years have been particularly stormy for her, who is now suffering from the scandals that dot her son, Andrew, and is facing the recent death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Like her father, King George VI, Elizabeth II ascended the throne under unexpected circumstances in 1952. Her destiny as monarch met her at age 25, thousands of miles from England, while on tour in Kenya.
Buckingham Palace details that the already Queen Elizabeth was received at the airport, upon her return to London, by the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and that it was in Clarence Househis then official residence, where, for the first time, the royal flag was raised in his honour.
Since then, her life has been dedicated to the service of the crown as head of state, guaranteeing stability and continuity in the most complex moments of the country.
Elizabeth II has been the only queen for entire generations not only of Britons, but of the world. Even the strongest critics of the monarchy have highlighted the queen’s dedication to her.
Since he ascended the throne, the world has completely changed. His own country was transformed. He went from being the mighty British Empire to leading the Commonwealth of Nations, an international organization that integrates the former colonies and the United Kingdom itself.
In these years, some countries have become independent from the British crown, that is, Elizabeth ceased to be its head of state, with Barbados, in 2021, being the most recent. Even so, the United Kingdom remains one of the most powerful and influential countries on the international scene and the fifth largest economy in the world.
The director of the Cervantes Institute in London, Ignacio Peyró, specialized in English culture, highlights Isabel’s “personal exemplary character”.
“She is the certainty, the presence of an ancient and reassuring world over the changes and contingencies of every day”, adds Peyró.
For this reason, reviewing Isabel’s life is delving into the recent history of the world.
“It has been a remarkable time for her because she has kept the British monarchy alive and remains relevant in the 21st century,” says Joe Little, editor of Majesty magazine.
The longest-living British monarch
His paternal great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria completed 63 years and 7 months on the throne.
But it was displaced by Elizabeth II, who celebrated her sapphire jubilee on February 6, 2017, on her 65th anniversary on the throne.
Two years earlier, on September 9, 2015, she became the longest-serving monarch in British history.
Although she ascended the throne immediately, after the death of her father, her coronation was on June 22, 1953 in the imposing Westminster Abbey, where 6 years earlier she had married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His coronation ceremony was broadcast on television. He then undertook his first tour as monarch through 13 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
During his reign “there has been the digital revolution, the United Kingdom has entered and left the European Union. Therefore, the changes are really infinite and the good thing is that she has been able to overcome them without betraying herself”, recalls Peyró.
70 years reigning
Her role is to be both queen and head of state of at least 15 countries, although she is generally known as the queen of England. According to the BBC, she is the head of state for 138 million people.
In that role, he has twice addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Debuting in 1957 and being the last in 2010.
The then UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, called her a “living symbol of grace, constancy and dignity.”
In the 70 years of his reign, he has seen 14 British prime ministers and 14 US presidents. With Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, he has maintained a close relationship.
One of his closest friendships was with the former president of South Africa and symbol of the struggle against apartheid, Nelson Mandela, whose correspondence with the queen reveals a strong and affectionate friendship.
Such was the bond between them that he has been one of the few people to call her by her name, Elizabeth.
While Elizabeth, Elizabeth in English, retains the informal title of being one of the most famous and respected women in the world, under her reign, the British monarchy has modernized itself, bringing it closer to the public and adapting to change.
“The monarchy is now less formal than it used to be, it’s a bit more relaxed than it used to be. She is different, she has relaxed in the way she does things for 70 years, ”says Joe Little.
Family scandals and pandemic times
Naturally, the passing of the years has also brought changes to his personal life. She began her reign as a young married woman, the mother of two children, Carlos and Anne. Then Andrew and Edward were born. Today she is the grandmother of eight grandchildren and has more than ten great-grandchildren.
The last 2 years have been particularly complex for her on a personal level. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, she and hers then, her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, were practically confined to Windsor Castle.
In fact, Prince Philip died in April 2021, about to turn 100, when the country still had restrictions that prevented a massive funeral.
Even Isabel completely dressed in black with a face mask, sitting alone, without a relative to comfort her as she said goodbye to her husband of more than 70 years, became one of the icons of the pandemic.
Months before, he had cut to the chase, withdrawing the status of royal highnesses, from his grandson Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, who gave up their royal life to settle in California.
His move to the United States was anything but quiet. Meghan said that she suffered racism and her mental health was so disturbed that suicidal thoughts haunted her.
It was inevitable to remember the obvious suffering of Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, who, with her death in 1997, shook the monarchy and Elizabeth herself.
But on the eve of the celebration of her 70 years on the throne, Isabel has experienced one of her toughest moments as head of state and mother. Her son Andrew faces a civil lawsuit in New York for alleged sexual abuse of a minor.
News that has been “extremely difficult” for the monarch.
four national holidays
The platinum jubilee celebration will be one of the biggest and most emotional national festivities the UK has ever seen. It will start on Thursday 2 and end on June 5.
They will mark the return of the massive events of the monarchy after more than 2 years of seeing the queen only through the screens.
Isabel has made it clear that she will not abdicate. Her duty to the crown will be to her last breath.