She was a stellar individual, a true queen, and the best example of a monarchical representative of her people. She didn't rule as dictator over subjects of the crown. She was the representative of the country and it's citizens. Had she been the English monarch around the time, the American Revolution might not have happened and we might have been happy (or begrudged) subjects of the crown. Long live the queen!

We're all grateful the American Revolution, the new republic and the Constitution succeeded to give us our current freedoms. While those freedoms aren't perfect, complete or universal among men, we should be thankful we have them, and for the alliances with the British commonwealth countries. The alternatives are so much more dismal. We are so very fortunate to have been born in America.