In my life, I knew no other British monarch! I am not very familiar with her reign, but I do faintly remember that she occasionally took a position on political issues or did something unusual.
What made her great? She sometimes used subtle, but strong messages in public!
A few examples:
"... the Rhodesian prime minister, Ian Smith, in opposition to moves towards majority rule, unilaterally declared independence while expressing "loyalty and devotion" to Elizabeth, declaring her "Queen of Rhodesia". Although the Queen formally dismissed him, and the international community applied sanctions against Rhodesia, his regime survived for over a decade. As Britain's ties to its former empire weakened, the British government sought entry to the European Community, a goal it achieved in 1973.
The Queen toured Yugoslavia in October 1972 ... She was received at the airport by President Josip Broz Tito, and a crowd of thousands greeted her in Belgrade. ..." (Source)
"... She met with her country's newest prime minister, Liz Truss [two days ago]. However, the queen for the first time in her 70-year reign have appointed a new prime minister somewhere other than Buckingham Palace raised speculation about her health.
Elizabeth's 73-year-old eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, is heir to the throne. His wife, Camilla, will be Queen Consort. ..."
With President Tito of communist Yugoslavia in Belgrade, 1972
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