What was Queen Elizabeth II's central idea of monarchy?
My understanding of the monarchy is rooted in the concept of service and duty. It is not a position of personal power, but one of responsibility to the people and to the enduring institutions of our nation. The Coronation Address of 1953, for instance, spoke of dedicating my life to this service. History teaches us that institutions, including the monarchy, must adapt while retaining their core principles. My role was to embody continuity, to be a constant presence through periods of upheaval and advancement, and to offer a symbol of national unity and historical perspective.
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