When the Windsor family suffered a storm because Prince Harry and his wife announced their departure from the royal family, the Queen of England continued to successfully defend the clan's reputation.

At age 93, seniors in the family will often spend time gathering with relatives and retreating back to the ambitious younger generation to solve problems. However, the role of Queen Elizabeth II did not appear to be moving.

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Queen Elizabeth II (right) and Princess Meghan at an event in Cheshire County, England in June 2018 Photo: Reuters

The 93-year-old queen convened a family meeting at her private residence in Sandringham, after Prince Harry, her grandson, and Princess Meghan announced her withdrawal from senior royal positions. Although the press reported that Prince Charles, her son, would assist in dealing with the matter, Queen Elizabeth II was still the one to make a personal announcement about the incident after the meeting.

British media are constantly reporting on discord and discontent inside the royal family after the shocking announcement of Prince Harry. However, the Queen's power has never been a subject of controversy. Penny Junor, royal historian, said that Queen Elizabeth II was the role model in keeping calm under pressure.

"The Queen can overcome one challenge after another. She is very good at handling crisis with professionalism at the master level," Junor said.

Crowned in 1952 at the age of 25 after the death of his father, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II vowed to serve the country for a lifetime, no matter how short or long it was. That's what she still does to this day. Some argue that the Queen's style is outdated and tedious, but no one can deny that she's always been a sharp, sharp negotiator, having worked with 14 British prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to Boris. Johnson.

Over the past few months, the Queen has held a certain position in the context of British political turmoil. She made a statement about Theresa May's resignation, helped the former prime minister keep his self-esteem after failing to bring the country to a Brexit deal, then welcomed Johnson to power. The Queen also gave two speeches opening the congress session shortly, but not without even a single word.

Johnson on January 14 said he was "completely confident" the royal family would find a suitable solution for Harry and Meghan. "My opinion on this issue is very simple. Like most people, I am an ardent fan of the Queen and the royal family, always treating them as a great treasure of the country," the Prime Minister said. .

Leaders of member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including US President Donald Trump, in December last year went to Britain to attend the summit of the alliance. Amid London's hopes for a favorable post-Brexit trade deal with Washington, the Queen twice met the White House boss at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, then cleverly arranged a tea party between the couple. United States with Prince Charles couple.

Queen Elizabeth II also attempted to fill the void of Prince Philip, the 98-year-old husband who played a faint role. He withdrew from royal jobs in 2017 due to ill health, was hospitalized twice last year and decided to relinquish his driving license after causing collisions with other vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Queen of England maintains impressive toughness. She still walks with pet dogs, drives around private quarters and rides even when it rains.

The Windsor house is more than a century old, one of the oldest monarchy in the world that has survived two wars in the same country. However, many of the challenges Queen Elizabeth II faced stemmed from her own family, such as relationships, divorce, financial transactions and personal scandals.

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Queen Elizabeth II rides a horse at Windsor Castle in November 2019 Photo: Image Direct.

The royal family was shocked by the divorce between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The Queen initially underestimated the public's reaction to the princess's death in a car accident in 1997, but ultimately handled appropriately when deciding to hold a royal funeral, with all the solemnity the palace can offer.

Just a few weeks before the "crisis" Harry - Meghan, Prince Andrew, the third son of Queen Elizabeth II, also resigned from royal jobs after the fuss over the relationship with the American pedophile billionaire. Jeffrey Epstein. The queen is said to have quietly made this request.

In a rather unusual statement on Monday, Queen Elizabeth II said she and the royal family "fully supported Harry and Meghan's desire to create a new life," a sign that she was aware of the problem. threads. However, the Queen also stressed that there will be a "transition period", in which the Harry couple must split their time of operation in Canada and England.

Many observers regard this as a way to handle "genius", giving the young couple a time to calm down, as well as the chance to leave the royal family more smoothly.

Robert Lacey, royal biographer, said that the Queen had left the image of a grandmother who cared, supported and loved Harry and his daughter-in-law, and kept them under control by sending the message that "be about to arrange everything for a few days, not weeks. "

"The queen must once again control everything. She has a steel hand inside a velvet glove. I suppose that is what the Queen always does. She has never been interested in anything else. besides duties and honor, always put the royal family first, "said Ingrid Seward, chief editor of Majesty magazine.

After nearly seven decades since taking the throne, Queen Elizabeth II remains in power and proves the position of head of state. Documentary filmmaker Denys Blakeway explained that the Royal Family maintains power for a long time by taking care of the images, making sure those who are unqualified are excluded, and focusing on the ideals of King George. V, including duty, service, and prudence.

In her Christmas televised address late last year, Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of reconciliation, saying "small steps are taken with faith and hope to help overcome the lasting differences and deep divisions, bringing harmony and understanding ".

"Of course the path is not always smooth, sometimes seemingly bumpy this year, but small steps can make a different world," the Queen added.