On Wednesday the Queen will become the longest-serving British monarch. The 63 years of her reign has seen a decline of empire as well as fluctuations in royal popularityWhen Elizabeth II was crowned – the sixth female monarch since the Norman conquest – the world lit up in her favour. “Let us hope that we are beginning a modern Elizabethan age no less renowned than the first,” said Clement Attlee. Related: The Queen marks a milestone, but Australian republicans are regrouping Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com