Královna všech – Cápová Irena (2022)

Elizabeth II, her family, the dynasty, and the Firm: The present and future of the House of Windsor

British Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022. She left us at the admirable age of 96, just a few months after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, marking seventy years on the throne. Her story is, without exaggeration, the story of the century. For decades, the British monarch commanded widespread respect, reverence, and sympathy – even in countries that long ago rid themselves of monarchy. When she died, it felt as if the whole world paused for a moment. Queen Elizabeth, her husband Prince Philip, their son Prince Charles and his wives Diana and Camilla, Princes William and Harry and their wives Catherine and Meghan… They attract attention, boost readership and viewership, are the subjects of films, documentaries, and series, and inspire theatrical plays.

Why did Queen Elizabeth II enjoy such widespread respect and popularity? What is her legacy in today's world? Why did not only the ninety-six-year-old queen but also the entire British royal family enjoy such universal popularity? What does it actually mean to be a 'senior royal,' a working member of the royal family? What do their work, duties, and service to the country entail? Why…