Thursday 8th September 2022 was a day that will not be forgotten. Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully surrounded by her family. She served her country for over seven decades, making her the longest reigning monarch in history.
All of us at Rotaract are deeply saddened by this news. In honour of her passing it’s important to remember the service she gave to her country and charities that she supported. Her Majesty worked her whole to give back to others.
Princess Elizabeth on her 21st birthday who at the time was made a statement that she vowed to stick by her whole life. “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”. Even at this she was very aware of the responsibility she had.
Girlguiding
Having a personal connection to this charity this really hits home. Her Majesty has a long connection with this charity, dating back to 1937 where Guide leader Miss V M Synge was invited to Buckingham Palace when she met both Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret and 14 of their cousins and friends. From this, 1st Buckingham Palace Guides was formed. In 1952 when Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II, she was then made a Patron of the charity.
The Royal British Legion
The Queen has served as a patron for this charity since 1952. She is also the Commander-in-Chief for the entire Armed Forces. Her connection the armed forces goes back to the second world war where she was a driver and mechanic for the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). Five months after joining she was promoted to Junior commander.
Invalid Children’s Aid Nationwide (I CAN)
I CAN supports children’s communication and speech delay. Queen Elizabeth II became a patron for the charity in 1953. This was following the death of Queen Mary who had a patron since 1891. The charity has always spoken highly of her Majesty and how she was an inspiration to children and young people with learning how to talk and communicate.
The Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council
This charity is dedicated to support the development of youth work and links between the UK and the Commonwealth.
Their aim is to advance the education of children and young people across the commonwealth.
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