A tribute to Her Majesty Queen, Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022
Last week the world, especially the United Kingdom, entered a period of mourning at the loss of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away peacefully in her preferred home of Balmoral castle.
Tomorrow, Her Majesty’s funeral takes place which will be the first state funeral since Winston Churchill in 1965. It is anticipated to be one of the most watched global events as millions pay their respects to the Queen.
As the longest reigning monarch in British history, the Queen’s life and reign greatly impacted the world we live in today. These past days, Boadicea the Victorious has reflected on the qualities Her Majesty possessed and how these should be embodied throughout our lives and are characteristics that as a quintessentially British brand, Boadicea will uphold in her honour.
A brand with a rich British heritage that fuses, tradition and timelessness along with a namesake who was the epitome of courage, who showcased determination, passion, strength, nobility and justice.These qualities of Boadicea the Victorious are synonymous with those of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II showed throughout her reign.
During World War II, the young Princess Elizabeth at age 13 refused to be evacuated and instead played an integral part in the war effort. The Princess trained as a driver and mechanic before joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army. Acts that took steps forward for feminism, showcased her bravery and ability to step up when times were tough.
When the Queen ascended to the throne in 1952, she was just 25 years old. Her coronation took place in 1953 when she declared that her whole life whether it be long or short would be devoted to her service. This speech alone showcased her courage and determination to succeed in her role as Queen and to serve her country.
In 70 years, the Queen encountered her fair share of tribulations which caused controversy. Yet each challenge the monarch faced she did so by following her intuition, meaning every decision she made followed her own beliefs and what she deemed best for others. These decisions sometimes made people question her, yet they always made her more relatable and intriguing to the public.
Upon her husband, Prince Phillip’s, passing in 2021, the Queen as always handled herself with fortitude. The world was in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Queen upheld the regulations of social distancing and wore a mask. At one of the hardest times of her life, Queen Elizabeth II took it upon herself to remain composed and an exemplar to her country.
Queen Elizabeth II was renowned for handling herself with grace. At every celebration, every public engagement, every Jubilee the Queen was poised, courteous, and grateful. At her Platinum Jubilee celebration in June this year, despite being unable to attend some of the events due to her health, when the Queen did make an appearance, she was as joyful and gracious as ever.
These characteristics only cover the surface of a 96-year-old woman who devoted 70 years of her life to her country. Boadicea the Victorious comes together in mourning with the Royal Family and the world as we move forward into the next era of the monarchy.
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