Elizabeth became Queen at the age of 25 during a tour of Nairobi following the death of her father, George VI. The girl, who never expected to reach that high position, shone in the country and outside the country with a life full of surprises and curiosities. As a companion of records. Not only is she the longest-reigning British monarch, she is also the world’s longest-reigning queen. When her great-grandmother Queen Victoria’s record of more than 63 years on the throne was surpassed in 2015, she did not want to mark the milestone with pomp or ceremony.
Elizabeth’s coronation at Westminster Abbey was attended by 8,251 world personalities representing 129 countries. The coronation, televised for the first time, lasted for three hours. 2.7 crore people in the country watched the ceremony. Elizabeth was known for her sense of duty and devotion to service. A key figure in the Commonwealth at a time of great political change. Visiting charities and schools, hosting heads of state, leading the nation in those celebrations and most importantly volunteering. Patron of many things. Topics range from youth opportunities to wildlife-environment conservation. That pattern and continuity is rare among leaders.
Queen Elizabeth’s grandparents and parents traveled extensively in the British Empire and later the Commonwealth, with many historic overseas visits. Elizabeth holds an even greater record – on six continents, more than 120 countries and 260 official trips abroad. His arrival in Xi’an, China in 1986 made headlines. The first British Queen to visit the mainland. A photo of him leaning against the Great Wall in Beijing graced the cover of some magazines. The first foreign tour was to South Africa. Beginning in November 1953 to Bermuda, Jamaica, Panama, Fiji, Tongo and New Zealand. Returned after visiting Australia, Ceylon, Aden and Uganda.
Elizabeth celebrated her 21st birthday during a trip to Zimbabwe with her parents and younger sister Margaret. In a radio broadcast from Cape Town, he declared, “Dedication to public service, whether life is long or short.” On 21 October 1966, an avalanche from a coal mine killed 116 children and 28 adults at a primary school in the village of Aberfan. A day later, Prince Philip visited the site, but for a week the Queen felt that her presence would hamper the rescue effort. Stayed away.
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