Why Africans are Mourning the Demise of Queen Elizabeth 11.
The world has lost a great queen. Her death marks the end of an era and the passing of one of the world’s most important leaders. She will be missed by many. Let’s find out why this is so.
The longest reigning Monarch in the world.
Queen Elizabeth II is known as “The Queen” or “Elizabeth the Second”. She was born in 1926 and became queen in 1952. She has been the longest reigning monarch since 1901 when she succeeded her father King George VI after he died suddenly on 6 Feb 1952. She reigned for 70 years and 214 days until her death on 8 September 2022 at age 96 years old making her Britain’s longest-reigning monarch ever; beating Victoria who ruled for 63 years (1837–1901) before being succeeded by Edward VII who ruled for 49 years (1901–1910), George V (20 Dec 1910 — 20 Jan 1936) then his son Edward VIII who abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson on 10 Jan 1936 but was never formally crowned due to his marriage being annulled within hours after he acceded to power.
Iconic Ruler
Her reign is noteworthy because it was during this time that she oversaw many technological advancements such as satellites, computers, cell phones, and much more.
Queen Elizabeth II’s life story is full of ups and downs like any other human being’s would be; however, her personality has remained consistent throughout her life which makes her one of our most iconic figures ever!
A Mother figure.
You can’t talk about the Queen without mentioning her relationship with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was a role model for them all and they loved her dearly. She had been with them through thick and thin, good times and bad.
The Queen was a cherished member of the royal family, and she will be missed by many. She was married to Prince Philip. The pair had four children together, including Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
The Queen was also the grandmother of Prince William and Prince Harry, who are both married with children. She was a great-grandmother to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who have been stealing hearts all over the world. She was a mother to all, even to those she share no family ties.
Queen Elizabeth And The Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent nations with the British Monarch as its Head. The Commonwealth was established in 1949 and is made up of countries that were once part of the British Empire.
The Queen’s role in this organization has been significant, particularly during the 50th-anniversary celebration at Windsor Castle on 14 January 1954 where she attended as an ordinary member representing her country Canada — a nation that had not yet become independent from Great Britain.
The Queen attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London in April 2018. This was the first time she had done so since 1988 when she was still Princess Elizabeth. The event marked her 63rd visit to the United Kingdom as Head of State and Monarch of Canada. And throughout her lifetime, she was dedicated and committed to service leaving an indelible blueprint in the mind of many.
The Most traveled and Award Winning Monarch.
The Queen is known for her travels around the world and visited over 100 countries as well as many different states within countries; including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India. She was also a frequent visitor to South Africa where she attended both the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games held in Johannesburg in 1963 at which time she became honorary president of that event’s organizing committee after being offered such an opportunity by then-South African President Nelson Mandela himself!
In 1961 she traveled with Prince Charles through Kenya where they visited Nairobi International Airport before moving on to Uganda where they stayed at Kampala Airport before heading back home again via Dubai (UAE) & Bahrain.
She has been in the public eye for over 60 years, during which time she has won many awards including a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video (1997) for her collection of films entitled “The Prince’s Trust: A Celebration”. She was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from Oxford Brookes University (1993), an honorary Doctorate of Literature from Edinburgh University (2010), and an honorary Doctorate of Science from City, University of London (2011).
The demise of a Monarch who described herself as Sovereign of many nations, Queen of this country, and Head of the Commonwealth is not just a British affair but one that will be mourned around the world, even in Africa.
In the words of one commentator, the Queen was “a symbol of unity, stability, and continuity”. She was also a symbol of tradition and unity in diversity.
In her life, the Queen has been a symbol of unity in diversity: an embodiment of British values and culture that have helped to shape the world we live in today. And on her death, she will be remembered as an icon who devoted her life to service and duty and who helped to steer Britain and Africa through some of its most turbulent times. There will be none like you again-Your Majesty. Africa love you and will miss you dearly.
