News reporters are swarming at the new responsibility Queen Elizabeth II has passed down to the Duchess of Cambridge – Kate Middleton is now the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. In light of Her Majesty's 90th birthday coming up in April, the International Business Times showcases that even though she may be approaching a ripe age, Queen Elizabeth II is not shying away from on the other 628 organizations and charities she is associated with. Relieving the position and a few others to Prince Harry gives Her Majesty more time to enjoy the busy year she has ahead.
The Queen has seen more than can be imagined while living to be 90 years old. She has witnessed the creation of television, man walking on the moon, and the building of the Berlin Wall. The Official British Monarch has the Queen’s life documented in its entirety, from how to meet her, her wardrobe, and a day in her life. While most college students cannot imagine even squeezing in yet another meeting during their week, Her Majesty has the fullest plate of them all. The Queen has sat for 129 portraits, mailed three and a half million correspondents, accumulated 405,000 awards and is the second longest serving monarch with her 60 year reign.
A day in the life of the Queen is a busy one that a Lily Pulitzer planner could not even begin to detail enough, but taking a look at her life can bring us some peace of mind in our busy lives.
Morning:
7 a.m:. At the crack of dawn, the Queen enjoys a bath before eating breakfast with her husband, eating her favorite cereal, corn flakes.
8 a.m.: The Queen begins at her desk, responding to selected messages, which includes sending birthday cards to people turning 100 years or older and to diamond wedding anniversaries, which are 60 years or longer. This tradition has carried on since the beginning of her rein and continues to increase in numbers each year.
10 a.m.: She then engages in private meetings lasting 10 to 20 minutes long, with people such as newly appointed diplomats, as well as presenting awards to people winning prizes in fields such as literature and science.
Noon: All of this before a private or small lunch engagement. Food is the best part of the day, right?
Afternoon:
2 p.m.: Let the fun begin! Her afternoons involve party hopping to one of over 430 engagements she attends in one year, with the Duke of Edinburgh often accompanying in order to reach the maximum amount of people and organizations.
Evening:
6:30 p.m.: Her evenings include a weekly Wednesday meeting with the Prime Minister, followed by a reading of the Parliament each evening.
8:30 p.m.: She may either attend a film premiere or attend/host a reception in the Palace. Any bets that she can do the stanky leg?
11 p.m.: To complete her work day, she may watch her racehorses or finish reviewing her official letters included in the ‘red box,’ as she is always the last to turn her light off in the palace.
Her Majesty’s busy schedule can put a normal person into freak mode and may have you question "why has she not given up more responsibilities sooner?" To others, she is a form of inspiration, showing that females can be incredible leaders just like men. If you ever encounter this incredible diplomat, do not freak on your mannerisms, for she only has one rule – just courtesy. Looking at her daily life makes me want to hyperventilate a little, but to Queen Elizabeth II, this is as easy as it gets.