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ONE OF A KIND
“The lessons from the peace process are clear;
whatever life throws at us, our individual
responses will be all the stronger for working
together and sharing the load.”
- Queen Elizabeth II
Q ueen Elizabeth II is a force in today’s Elizabeth II has remained a symbol of British This autumn the world celebrates with this
world. Her strength, industry, and character through and through. dedicated, distinguished, and dignified public
diligence define her. True to her She appears to have unrelenting energy and figure as she surpasses a further milestone:
coronation oath, she has served as a faithful, is not expected to slow down. Often she is the longest-reigning British monarch in 1000
primarily ceremonial, queen for 63 years. heard saying, “I must be seen to be believed.” years.
For the British and the United Kingdom’s 15 She continues to maintain an exhausting She is one of a kind and possibly, the last of her
Commonwealth Realms, she is intrinsically schedule filled with events, investitures, kind, although Prince William of Cambridge’s
connected to their national identity. award ceremonies, and receptions. She acts as family and the recently born, Princess
mediator with politicians and ambassadors, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, are
The queen and the monarchy remain revered as well making appearances throughout the offered as a beacon of hope for the rejuvenation
by the British and people all over the world United Kingdom and the world. of the British monarchy. Long live the Queen!
despite changes in the political and social
climate. The Royal Family has had both highs
and lows, like any other family, but Queen
“I know of no single formula
for success. But over the years
I have observed that some
attributes of leadership are
universal and are often about
finding ways of encouraging
people to combine their
efforts, their talents, their
insights, their enthusiasm
and their inspiration to work
together.”
- Queen Elizabeth II
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