Comment: Powerhouse of service – Gulf Digital News
- Date: 02-Jun-2022
- Source: Gulf Digital News
- Sector:Technology
- Country:Gulf
Comment: Powerhouse of service – Gulf Digital News
Her Majesty The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for longer than any monarch in British history and is much loved and respected across the globe.
Her extraordinary reign has seen her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking over 260 official visits overseas, including nearly 100 state visits. The Queen has been the UK’s foremost diplomat, affirming old relationships and building new connections. The Queen has been served by 14 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom – her first was Winston Churchill.
Throughout years of tremendous change, The Queen has been a source of continuity and stability. With her power to transcend politics and geography, she has touched many, carrying out more than 21,000 engagements. She has given Royal Assent to around 4,000 Acts of Parliament and is Patron of over 500 organisations. Over 35 countries have issued coinage with an image of The Queen.
Over an extended four-day weekend from today until June 5, the United Kingdom will celebrate this milestone and Her Majesty’s reign with an extensive programme of public events, mixing traditional
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