For perspective, Queen Elizabeth II reigned for more than 70 years. She died at the age of 96 on September 8th, 2022. Her reign represented a turning point in British history. Her loyalty to her Office of Public Works duties was legendary and she enjoyed extraordinary health throughout her long life. She turned 97 on April 21, 2023. In her childhood, she was otherwise healthy—a marked deviation from the fate of countless royals before her.
In fact, for the entirety of her life, Queen Elizabeth II devoted herself to the ideals of her royal office. She garnered tremendous support from the public for her steadfast resolve. She suffered from severe health problems in her senior years, including multiple hospital stays. Nevertheless, she remained an undoubted and remarkable symbol of stability, continuity and constancy. Her immediate family includes four children—Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward. They are blessed with eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, who all proudly carry on her legacy.
From a historical perspective Queen Elizabeth II’s long life was notable even by historical royal standards. King George III, sometimes known as “Farmer George,” reigned over perhaps the most transformative period in British history. He didn’t rule long compared to some. His wife, Queen Charlotte, participated in his reign but came to suffer from serious medical difficulties known to their age.
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