Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne setting a historical record that she will celebrate amid the absence of her husband, family conflicts and weakened health.
The 95-year-old British monarch has been a protagonist and witness to the events that have marked the history of her country and the world.
From the media impact of her coronation at the age of 25 to the death of her husband after 74 years of marriage, going through the wars in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan, the death of Diana of Wales or Brexit, her reign has been full of moments of great importance.
A movie coronation
The ascension to the throne of then-Princess Elizabeth seems to be straight out of a movie story. The young woman was walking in the middle of the dense jungle of Kenya observing wild animals when her father, King George VI, passed away.
It was on February 6, 1952 that this 25-year-old became queen overnight, but she only found out a few hours later while she was able to be reached to give her the news that would change her life.
Precisely, Elizabeth had traveled to Kenya, a former British colony, as part of her tour of the Commonwealth to represent her sick father.
At that time, the princess was already married to Prince Felipe, who accompanied her on this trip without thinking that she would have to give this news to her wife, who would de facto make her queen curiously in the hotel where they were staying.
Since then, Elizabeth II has had to lead the British monarchy, but her official coronation only took place on June 2, 1953 at Westminster Abbey.
The queen has already broken several records not only as the oldest monarch in office but also surpassed her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria (who ruled from 1837 to 1901), as the longest-serving sovereign of England.
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At 95 years old and with declining health that has led her to reduce her public agenda, Elizabeth II is currently the oldest incumbent ruler in the world.
In fact, his reign has only been surpassed by the King of France, Louis XIV, who remained on the throne for more than 72 years (1643 and 1715).
His life
Queen Elizabeth married on November 20, 1947 with Prince Felipe, Duke of Edinburgh; who accompanied her for more than 74 years, giving her support in the most difficult moments of her life.
Isabel II had four children: Carlos, Ana, Andrés and Eduardo, who in turn gave her eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
The truth is that the life of the queen has been marked by the great events of the recent history of humanity, witnessing the difficulties and consequences of the post-war period, the arrival of man on the Moon and even the appearance of a pandemic.
However, one of the family events that marked his life as monarch was the separation of his eldest son, Prince Charles of Wales, and Princess Diana; she who would die in 1997 in a traffic accident in Paris.
In fact, the 90s were very difficult for the queen and she even qualified 1992 as “Annus Horribilis” (terrible year) due to the separation of her children Ana and Andrés. In addition, the serious fire that was recorded in the castle of Windor leaving considerable damage.
All these events caused Elizabeth to have one of the most difficult moments of her reign and to be the focus of the world news to the point that there was talk of a possible abdication.
But 2021 has also marked her life by having to face the death of her husband, Felipe de Edinburgh, on April 9; who was by her side for more than 74 years.
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Recently, Elizabeth has had to handle several family controversies such as the renunciation of their royal titles by her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan; as well as other controversies with crimes of abuse of her son Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
The truth is that Queen Elizabeth has faced and overcome great crises in her kingdom; Although she has been the target of criticism, her approval is favorable in the world and she has left an unforgettable legacy in history.
Despite her advanced age, the British monarch continues to fulfill some of her official commitments after the death of her husband but has been reducing her agenda and public appearance.
The 95 years of the queen has generated much concern about the scenario that the British monarchy will have to face when she dies; her though she has always enjoyed good health.
Finally, the British monarch faces the last years of her reign alone and will celebrate 70 years of having come to the throne remembering not only the death of her father, King George VI, but also that moment in which she became queen being just a 25 year old.
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