The 70 years of reign of Elizabeth II: the official photo

It was taken a few days ago at Sandringham the photograph that officially marks the beginning of the 70th year of the reign of Elizabeth II. She is a smiling Queen, but that she never puts aside her commitment to her and does not forget her roots. Next to her is a picture of her father, King George VI, who died on this very estate seventy years ago. Elisabetta wears a brooch of diamonds which was a gift from the Queen Mother for the 21st birthday of the then princess heir to the throne.

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As a demonstration of the constant commitment to his country and the importance it attaches to its role, the Queen is photographed with one of her red boxes. Every day for the past seventy years Elizabeth, who was 25 years old at the accession to the throne, has received with this box the state documents, everything related to government activities and what must be approved and signed by the Crown.

In the other four photos accompanying the official one, the red box always returns, a symbol of the Queen’s continuous activity. The photos were taken in various years of the reign between Balmoral and Buckingham Palace passing through Sandringham and the Windsor Castle. The latest was taken in the Queen’s private studio in London on the day Elizabeth became the longest-lived of the British rulers in September 2015.

«On this anniversary I am pleased to renew the promise I made in 1947 that all my life would always be dedicated to your service», The Queen said to her subjects, underlining her commitment. Then she looked to what’s to come. “When my son Carlo will be king in the course of time, I know that you will assure him and his wife Camilla the same support you have always assured me.”

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The first wishes arrived are those of the eldest son and his wife. “The Queen’s devotion to the well-being of all inspires great admiration, more and more with each passing year. We are aware of the honor that my mother, with the desire of her (that Camilla be Queen Consort ed), has done us. Together we are committed to serving and supporting her Majesty of her, the people and our communities, and my wife in this has been for me the greatest possible support ».


Source: Vanity Fair

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