
We have lost more than just a monarch. Elizabeth II represented something far beyond the trappings of royalty embodied in one mortal being. Her absolute dedication to duty, her regal bearing, and her steadfast adherence to British values, instead of trends, distinguished her as probably the most revered statesperson in the world for a hundred years.

A number of years ago I was proud to celebrate Glentree international’s 40th birthday and I wanted an iconic, political titan, who better than the late President Gorbachev?