The Queen Speaks
Her words rang true then, as they do now
n.b. The following is a brief piece I wrote more than two years ago, very early in the world’s battle with Covid. The late Queen’s word spoke to me of courage and hope then, as they do to me now.
Today Elizabeth II, Queen of England since 1952 and the longest ruling monarch in British history, had a moment.
In a rare televised speech to Great Britain and the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth showed the kind of inspirational, humane leadership so many of us yearn for.
Instead of telling the world what a “perfect” queen she is, Queen Elizabeth urgently reminded everyone that there is a battle to be fought, a battle we can all win if we keep our courage up and our humanity strong.
“This time we join with all nations across the globe in a common endeavor“ said the Queen, “using the great advances of science and our instinctive compassion to heal. We will succeed and that success will belong to every one of us.”
“Today, once again, many will feel a painful sense of separation from their loved ones,” the Queen continued. But now, as then, we know, deep down, that it is the right thing to do,”
