On the Eve of Her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II Pledges Continued Devotion to Service and Expresses Optimism for the Future
Tomorrow, February 6th, will mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, following the passing of her father, King George VI, in 1952. As she reflects on this milestone, the Queen recalls not only the beginning of her reign but also the deep sorrow she felt at the loss of her father.
In her message, Her Majesty takes the opportunity to reaffirm the vow she made in 1947, pledging that her life would always be devoted to serving the people. With a forward-looking perspective, the Queen expresses hope and optimism for the year ahead, particularly as the nation prepares for her Platinum Jubilee.
Acknowledging the progress made over the past seven decades in various fields—social, technological, and cultural—the Queen remains confident that the future holds even greater possibilities, especially for the younger generations in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
