Financial Times
Sep 10, 2022 - 19 min
The Queen was the British monarchy's greatest asset. Despite many European monarchs being deposed, exiled or executed during the 20th century, Queen Elizabeth II's ability to project a "blank slate" and become anyone her people wanted her to be. With her death marking the end of one of the most successful reigns in history, Constance Grady reflects on the Queen's extraordinary discipline and sense of duty, allowing the British monarchy to thrive during turbulent times.