in the evening of the 8th of September 2022, the world has stopped a moment to pay tribute to the oldest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II.
Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
Born in London on April 21, 1926, she ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, at the age of 25, following the death of her father George VI.
She has ruled over Britain almost her entire life and for the most we can say she is an essential part of the British national identity
Noteworthy events during her life
April 21, 1926: Birth in London.
April 29, 1937: Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
May 20, 1939: Start of World War II
February 6, 1952: Death of George VI and accession to throne.
1956-1970 : Decolonisation of most countries under the British Empire
The Queen royal responsibility
nominal ruler of 16 Commonwealth nations. This includes the United Kingdom and its territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Mauritius and more.
In these nations, the queen had the power to appoint governors-general, prime ministers, and other key officials. – The queen plays a ceremonial role in these nations. She makes laws as a head of state, but she must also abide by those laws.
As the UK is a constitutional monarch. This means she must obey the laws of the United Kingdom and act in the best interests of her subjects.
The queen is also expected to set a moral example for her subjects. This means she must avoid scandals, criminal acts, and other inappropriate behavior.
