Reaching the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II undoubtedly gained profound insights into human nature. Imagine if she had kept a record of the numerous dignitaries she met during her unparalleled reign—such a log would be a captivating document, offering valuable insights.
As highlighted in Craig Brown’s insightful new book, A Voyage Around The Queen, serialized this week in the Mail, the Queen encountered virtually every notable figure over the past 70 years, including some controversial personalities like Nicolae Ceaușescu, Bashar al-Assad, Robert Mugabe, Idi Amin, Donald Trump, Emperor Hirohito, and Vladimir Putin.
Except for the anecdote about supposedly hiding behind a bush to avoid meeting Ceaușescu, the Queen generally expressed her opinions about her guests indirectly.
