I want to stay away for current politics for now. I’ve always been somewhat of an Anglophile and very interested in English history. In a way, it makes sense; much of what made the United States, the institutions, representative government, language, etc., came directly from its being part of Great Britain prior to the American Revolution. Interestingly, America has yet to elect a woman as President or Vice President, while the British have had several women lead their nation and empire, some with real power. So if you want a bit of a history lesson, I provide you with the women who led England and Great Britain as reigning queens.

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