She never explained, she never complained, she simply moved on. This was the most true-to-Queen Elizabeth II’s – life quote I’ve read. Monarchy or patriarchy, history can teach us something to “take home.”

In New Orleans, when someone dies, the music starts somber when accompanying the deceased person towards the burial ground and then joyous music (think “When the Saints Go Marching in”) the band plays upon return. This is perhaps how the Queen of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and the UK 🇬🇧 may have wanted it to be (or not) upon her passing. One reporter captured a rainbow 🌈 the exact time she departed. September 8th its own very important symbolism, infinity), any Queen 👸🏻 “Making it” in the dominant world of patriarchy deserves respect.

Queen Elizabeth II indeed lived a full life , as positive psychology would dictate the popular phrase, “long live the Queen” was appropriate in her case. She had many life and leadership skills. She kept healthy (no smoking, maintained her weight and her humor), good social support and a good marriage as contributing health factors, she lived long enough to celebrate with her people the platinum 2022 jubilee, serving her country for 70 years. Perhaps 🤔 she could have written the 2nd version of her own life to accompany the famous book by Alan Axelrod titled, Elizabeth I CEO: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire. Both women “inherited a business in trouble,” countries marred by war or flailing economies, yet “mothered” a nation.

Queen Elizabeth II lived a turbulent yet extraordinary life. She is now reunited with her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (died 2021), managed to keep her “kingdom” in one piece, despite World War II, scandals and criticisms for many international decisions or “lacking support” as with Cyprus (still occupied), the death of princess Diana, Harry and Megan’s break-off from the Royal Family, and her life in the “open” under Netflix and The Crown…. What 3 things you did not know ?

1) she gave her first public speech to inspire the soldiers at war

2) trained with the military, assigned to Mechanical Transport Training (yes, she changed tires);

3) she was a “master” at dealing with the news press —Toastmasters using “Speaking to Inform” manual understand this important skill (find out more about Toastmasters here).