Last the week, our team was at The One Young World Conference. That’s when we heard the news about the Queen. The announcement was a shock, just as it was a shock for many around the world. We will share more about One Young World later but we wanted to reflect a little on the Queen as a country continues in this period of national mourning.
At The Common Sense Network, our mission is to make democracy healthier by harnessing the power of togetherness. This means we bring people from across the political spectrum together. I know there are members of our community who don’t believe in the Royal Family, however, even with that perspective, you must acknowledge that Queen Elizabeth has been a rock for our country/.
From being thrust into the position at age 25 through no fault of her own, she has managed to remain impartial and an emblem of British stoicism for so many years.
Born in 1926, Elizabeth was the daughter of King George V’s second son, and had little expectation of succeeding to the throne until her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936 to marry the divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. After the death of her father, King George VI, 25-year-old Elizabeth was called upon to assume the throne, beginning a momentous reign. In February 2022, the United Kingdom staged a series of celebrations for the queen's Platinum Jubilee—marking 70 years of her service to the British Commonwealth.
Queen Elizabeth II, who died at age 96, proved consistent and enduring. In April 2021, she lost her husband of 73 years, Prince Phillip, when he died at age 99. In February 2022, the Queen contracted the coronavirus, which she later said left her "very tired and exhausted." She installed her 15th prime minister. Liz Truss, just two days before her death.
Her death means material and real change for the United Kingdom. In a few weeks, we have had a new Prime Minister, a new government and a new head of State. So much is changing and I know this period can be disorientating for so many. At times like this, it’s important to take time to pause and reflect.
M.T. Omoniyi
Chief Executive Officer
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