Queen Elizabeth II's Last Will and Legacy
Queen Elizabeth II in her final days chose how she would be remembered by the world, striving to preserve her iconic image despite her declining health and aging. Signs of her physical abilities waning began to appear in the autumn of 2021, when she was seen using a cane, and her schedule was gradually adjusted. She refrained from attending some important events, such as the State Opening of Parliament in May 2022. That same year, in July, she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, but with limited attendance, carefully selecting the moments she could participate in. In September 2022, she carried out her last official duty by receiving Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral. Despite suffering the effects of old age, she continued to honor her responsibilities until the very end. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96, after seventy years on the throne, steadfast in her resolve over how and where she would be bid farewell—guided by appreciation and humility in her final days.
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