While her role was largely symbolic – she avoided taking political stances – many heralded Queen Elizabeth II as a model of “quiet” feminism through her deeds more than words. (via KnowYourValue)
– far from being seen as an extravagance – left the nation enthralled. So, she knew she had the goodwill of the people. Her task was winning and maintaining the trust of her subjects and her staff.
Know Your Value: The Queen devoted her entire life to serving the monarchy and the Commonwealth. What does that devotion say about her and the values she upheld over the decades?Her commitment to duty is the most singular thing about the Queen. It's one thing to do endless, tedious official events for a 4 or even 8-year term, but she did it day in and day out for 70 years. It must have been exhausting. But she never let it show, which is the real definition of duty.
Queen Elizabeth ll watches camel racing with King Khalid and other members of the Saudi Royal Family on Feb. 18, 1979, in Riyadh.Know Your Value: Do you consider the Queen a feminist icon or champion for women?She's a feminist icon by virtue of her position more than anything she said. She didn't ever take a public stance on issues like feminism. But she was strong, and knew her own mind and made decisions about the running of the royal household – that was clear to women.
at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and she offered to take him on a drive. Little did he know she would be doing the driving - and fast - in her Land Rover. I like to think it was a subtle dig at the monarch of a country where women were not allowed to drive by law. She would have been conscious of what she was doing. It shows her sense of mischief, but also perhaps her commitment to women's rights.
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