The Latest ‘Why The Queen Is My Unlikely Hero’ She may not tick all of the checkboxes of feminism, but Julia Naughton argues we should be applauding this woman, who had one of the world's biggest jobs thrust upon her and simply got on with it. By Julia Naughton The Latest She may not tick all of the checkboxes of feminism, but Julia Naughton argues we should be applauding this woman, who had one of the world's biggest jobs thrust upon her and simply got on with it. By Julia Naughton Previous article The Not So Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up Next article How One Mother’s Problem Became A Million Dollar Business For somebody who was never meant to rule, Queen Elizabeth II has become one of the most iconic leaders of our time. Her Majesty has outlived presidents and prime ministers, and held the highest position in the land for over six decades.As a young princess, she became the first and only female member of the Royal Family to join the war effort, training as a mechanic in the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service. At 25, she ascended the throne following the sudden death of her father, King George VI, catapulting her to a life bound by duty. At that time, women largely identified as wives and mothers. Men occupied the workforce and higher education wouldn’t become possible for women for another decade. It was, on the whole, a man’s world in which women were the homemakers. But for Queen Elizabeth II, or Lilibet as she was affectionately known by her family, her blue blood would take her down a different path. Julia Naughton is 9Honey’s managing editor and producer of The Windsors, a royal podcast detailing the history of the royal family’s biggest names. Don’t miss their latest episode on The Queen. feminismroyals Best Of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
