#Queenat90: What the Queen can teach us about following Christ

Jun 11, 2016 by Jill

by Krish Kandiah, Christian Today:

During the last 64 years there have been 12 US presidents and 12 UK prime ministers. The world has seen around 200 coups and revolutions, and unprecedented social change from space exploration to the internet explosion.

Througout it all, Queen Elizabeth II has been there. Her record-breaking reign, marked by peace and stability, is truly remarkable in these tumultuous times. As well as seeing international conflicts come and go, she has witnessed plenty of personal ones too. There have been scandals and divorces, tragedies and traumas. And yet she remains calm and consistent, humble and dignified, as she represents the country oversees, provides a ceremonial and consultative role to the government and fulfils royal duties supporting and commending projects around the UK.

She also remains as popular today as ever she was. This incredible feat of leadership is not only astounding but somewhat of a conundrum.

Whatever your views on an unelected, hereditary monarchy, there is much we can learn from the Queen’s personal values.

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Read also: The birthday of a faithful Queen from Christian Concern

Why does Queen Elizabeth II have two birthdays a year? by Christina Beck, Christian Science Monitor