Queen Elizabeth II finally stepped out in October and made her first public appearance since the novel coronavirus pandemic began in March. Both British nationals and Anglophiles alike breathed a sigh of relief at seeing her again (despite the fact that she drew some ire for appearing in public without a mask). The Queen appearing in public brought comfort to most, as she spoke to encourage everyone to keep strong amid the pandemic — but her appearance alone was a reminder that she’s been a lifelong symbol of resilience and longevity to admirers worldwide.
At 94, the Queen is the longest-reigning living monarch(!). Even now, Her Majesty continues her duties, seems to be in great health, and remains a cultural icon — and as always, there’s so much we can learn from her. A new book, Long Live the Queen, released this week, has British culturalist Bryan Kozlowski exploring how the Queen eats, stays on top of work, spends leisure time, and navigates both familial and professional relationships, managing to do it all while aging gracefully. Kozlowski didn’t directly interview the Queen for this guide, but it was curated from extensive research into public records and coverage of her entire life so far (there’s even a bibliography which mega fans can turn to!) and his deep knowledge of British culture, which he cultivated in another fun guide to Jane Austen.
Courtesy of Amazon
Kozlowski tells Good Housekeeping that…
