Isabel II and her sixth sense to perceive what the people felt: the keys to her 70-year reign

Much has been said about Isabel II as the most significant monarch in contemporary history. She has highlighted her leadership capacity and her unwavering calm in the exercise of the head of State. But what are the keys to her success on the throne for more than seven decades?

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The historian Andrew Roberts Analyze your figure and write in The Wall Street Journal an in-depth analysis of the significant impact of the sovereign, who died last Thursday, September 8, at her castle in Balmoral (Scotland) at the age of 96.

“For 70 years we have known that, because of her virtues, we would always be proud of her wherever she went, and therefore of our country as well. She was an excellent role model for millions of people in Britain, the Commonwealth and beyond. of the world,” writes Roberts.

Isabel II stands out for her professionalism: “We were absolutely certain that – whatever the rest of her family said or did – Her Majesty the Queen would never embarrass us on the world stage, but would always carry out her duties with the utmost professionalism and unflappable calm”

Also point out your intelligence: “He has been in the spotlight of the media around the world, he has met with hundreds of thousands of people, he has traveled to more than a hundred countries, he has dealt with sensitive diplomatic incidents that are now history but could have provoked conflicts at the time, has advised 15 prime ministers, from Winston Churchill until Liz TrussAnd he knew what to do.”

Also, I had a Sixth Sense to perceive what his people felt. “Pain is the price we pay for love,” he said after 9/11, “summarizing precisely what the West felt.” If only more leaders in public life had a fraction of his graciaare seriousness and, above all, his common sense“.

Finally, he has not forgotten what the ascent to the throne of Charles III: “If Britain seems a little sad today, but also apprehensive, it is because King Charles III has almost impossible boots to fill. Yet he has been waiting for 70 of his 73 years for the role to fall to him and, therefore, he is highly prepared for it.”