The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

At 21 years old, the young Princess Elizabeth, who would become our Queen, dedicated her life to the service of her people and the Commonwealth. For the next 75 years, her majesty conducted herself with grace, dignity and determination to fulfil her duty. Over her 70-year reign, her life was put on hold, bound by the promise she made; solely committed to the people she served. As the world around her changed, she remained a constant beacon of stability. The Queen didn't just live through history, she was history. Her longevity on the throne made her the cornerstone of our modern world, a common thread weaved through an ever-changing society, that held us all together. In her death, we remember the accidental Queen who became the world's most popular monarch. Her legacy remains forever as the extraordinary woman who helped steer Britain - and the world - through the ups and downs of the last century.