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Newcastle Herald letters to the editor, February 9, 2021: Queen's achievements truly take the crown

February 9 2021 - 8:00am
Queen's achievements truly take the crown
Queen's achievements truly take the crown

SATURDAY February 6 was a special day for our Queen Elizabeth II as she has reigned 69 years as our monarch. It was in Kenya in 1952 that the tragic news found the young princess who was on a tour for her father, the King, which was planned to take her to Australia via Africa. On hearing the news she was recalled to England as she became the Queen in her father's stead. Many said she was too young and not ready for the task and yet through many challenges she has proven to be completely up to the task.

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