“What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass; it is almost exactly 13 years since the overwhelming majority of people in Ireland and Northern Ireland voted in favour of the agreement signed on Good Friday 1998, paving the way for Northern Ireland to become the exciting and inspirational place that it is today.”
Quote by Queen Elizabeth II
Author
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022), full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, was the longest-reigning monarch in British and Commonwealth history. She ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 and reigned for 70 years, witnessing Britain's transformation from post-war recovery to a modern, diverse society. As head of state and symbol of the Commonwealth, she was known for her stability, diligence, and sense of duty, earning widespread affection globally. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, encompassed the Cold War, decolonization, and technological revolution. She was not only the British monarch but also queen of 15 Commonwealth realms, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the symbolic head of the Commonwealth. more
You May Also Like
“From the time I was 8 years old I was on almost every radio show there was.”
“I was a child actor in radio, and there's not many of us left.”
“I was in 27 Broadway plays, and three of them got the Pulitzer Prize.”
“There are a lot of actors out there who've made one or two films and who never work again.”
“Too many people are buying gifts for themselves when they pick out a gift for a friend.”
“When you start out, you have to make compromises, which include doing films of lower quality.”