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WINDS East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots. 87°F HIGH 77°F LOW 21 April 1926 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is born in London April 1947 Princess makes a radio address vowing to be “devoted to your service” 20 Nov. 1947 Queen and Duke of Edinburgh marry at Westminster Abbey 14 Nov. 1948 Prince Charles is born 15 Aug. 1950 Princess Anne is born 6 Feb. 1952 King George VI dies; Elizabeth becomes Queen 2 June 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth II 19 Feb. 1960Prince Andrew is born 10 March 1964 Prince Edward is born 1977 Queen celebrates her Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years on the throne 1992 Queen describes the year as an “annus horribilis” amid royal divorces and a fi re at Windsor Castle 2002 Golden Jubilee marked in celebration of 50 years on the throne; Queen’s mother and her sister, Margaret, pass away 2012 60 years of rule, Diamond Jubilee, marked 2015 Queen becomes the longest-serving British ruler in history 20 Nov. 2017 Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrate platinum wedding anniversary June 2022 Celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 8 Sept. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II passes away “peacefully” at Balmoral; Charles becomes King Key moments from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II cayman compass 2 N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96, Buckingham Palace announced on 8 Sept. In a statement, the palace said the Queen had died “peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon”. The Queen’s death brings to a close the longest reign in British history. The palace statement added that “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” Charles, formerly Prince of Wales, has become King, and will be known as King Charles III. In a statement from Buckingham Palace, headed ‘From His Majesty The King’, he said the Queen’s passing was a moment of “the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family”. The announcement of the Queen’s death came after members of the royal family gathered at the monarch’s Balmoral estate, following a statement from the palace earlier in the day, in which they said the Queen’s doctors were “concerned” for her health. Details regarding the Queen’s funeral had not been released as this edition of the Compass went to print. However, a statement issued by Cayman’s Government Information Services, noted that along with the UK and other Overseas Territories, the Cayman Islands has entered a period of 10 days of national mourning. During this period, the Queen’s body will be moved from Balmoral to Buckingham Palace. The day of the Queen’s funeral will be declared a public holiday. All flags will be flown at half-mast from 8 Sept. until 8am on the day after the state funeral, with the one exception being during the period of the proclamation of the new sovereign – at which time they will be raised as King Charles III officially assumes the throne. Condolence books will be opened to the community to sign from Friday 9 Sept., at the Government Administration Building in Grand Cayman and District Administration Building in Cayman Brac. Floral tributes can be left on the steps of the Government Administration Building and the front gates of Government House, the GIS statement noted. The Queen is fondly remembered in Cayman, which she visited twice, in 1983 and again in 1994. (See pages 14 and 15.) A life spent in service The Queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on 21 April, 1926 in London. On her 21st birthday, in 1947, she made a radio address in which she said, “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” Later that year, in November, she married Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. The couple marked their platinum wedding anniversary in 2017, before the Duke of Edinburgh passed away in 2021. The Queen’s first son, Prince Charles, was born in 1948 and a daughter, Princess Anne, followed in 1950. She would become Queen at age 25, following the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952, and her coronation took place at Westminster Abbey in June 1953. She had two more sons during her reign, giving birth in 1960 to Prince Andrew and to Prince Edward in 1964. She later became a grandmother of eight and had 12 great-grandchildren. Britain’s longest-serving monarch By 2015, the Queen passed the milestone held by Queen Victoria and became the longest-serving British ruler in history, celebrating her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year. During her reign, 14 US presidents and 15 British prime ministers served in office, the most recent of whom, Liz Truss, was officially invited by the Queen to form a government on 6 Sept. (See page 10.) The new King will now take up a number of titles formerly held by the Queen, such as head of the Commonwealth, supreme governor of the Church of England and commander-in-chief of the British Armed Forces. Queen Elizabeth II dies, aged 96 Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at Balmoral, aged 96. She reigned for 70 years. – Photo: Royal Family The Compass invites you to share your memories of Queen Elizabeth with us online. https://www.caymancompass. com/2022/09/08/share-your-thoughts- remembering-queen-elizabeth-ii/ cayman compass news N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 31234567 89 101112 13 1415 16 171819 20 212223 2425 1234567 89 101112 13 1415 16 171819 20 212223 2425 ACROSS 1 Unimaginative (7) 5 Attain (5) 8 German-born operetta composer (9) 9 Central point of interest (3) 10 To let down (4) 12 Capital of Hungary (8) 14 Servile follower (6) 15 Elude (6) 17 Level-headed (8) 18 Song of praise (4) 21 Reverential fear (3) 22 Style of early jazz (9) 24 In quest of (5) 25 A type of rose (7) DOWN 1 Conclusive evidence (5) 2 Awkward lout (3) 3 Mother’s sister (4) 4 Group of hired applauders (6) 5 Enumerate (8) 6 Russian-born pianist/conductor (9) 7 A frequenter (7) 11 Working together (2,7) 13 Utterly perplex (8) 14 Milan opera house (2,5) 16 Panacea (6) 19 The lowest point (5) 20 Steering apparatus (4) 23 In its entirety (3) The Compass Crossword Puzzle The Compass universal kakuro Puzzle 17105 The numbers in the black cells are clues. Numbers above the slash are across clues. Number below the slash are down clues. The goal is to enter digits 1 - 9 in the white cells to add up to the number clues. You cannot enter any digit more than once when adding up to clue. TODAY'S SOLUTIONS Puzzle 17105 ACROSS: 1 Prosaic, 5 Reach, 8 Offenbach, 9 Hub, 10 Fail, 12 Budapest, 14 Lackey, 15 Escape, 17 Sensible, 18 Hymn, 21 Awe, 22 Dixieland, 24 After, 25 Rambler. DOWN: 1 Proof, 2 Oaf, 3 Aunt, 4 Claque, 5 Rehearse, 6 Ashkenazy, 7 Habitue, 11 In concert, 13 Bewilder, 14 La Scala, 16 Elixir, 19 Nadir, 20 Helm, 23 All. Christina Trumbach shared this photo, saying, “My grandfather, Cayman Islands National Hero Hon. James Manoah ‘Jim’ Bodden, with HM Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to the Cayman Islands in 1983. I met her at this event, as she toured Bodden Town with Pop - who was then the First Elected Member for Bodden Town and the ExCo Member for Tourism, Aviation and Trade. RIP, Your Majesty.” Queen Elizabeth II dies God save the Queen. How nostalgic. I grew up, as many others did, hearing this and long may it be remembered. What a lady. I remember her visit to the island when I had the distinct pleasure of being asked to be her baggage boy. I had one of the only available box trucks on island, which could be locked for security purposes. The joy and pride I felt in doing that was immeasurable. – Robert Wood As a member of Cayman Islands Cycling Team, at the '90 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand, I had the privilege to attend lunch with Queen Elizabeth II. As I sat comfortably, I shared a joke with one of the staff members, telling her about my friends teasing me how I ate so fast, and how they would love to see me eating with the Queen one day. I said, "Here I am now eating with Her Majesty." RIP, QE II. – Craig Merren God bless our Queen. And He will raise her up on eagle’s wings and hold her in the palm of His hands. – Michelle Allard-Boyle Rest in Peace, Your Majesty. Very sad day for our Beloved Cayman Islands. God save the King. – Michel Lemay A legendary global icon and a gallant lady is now of the ages. RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Thanks for your steadfast service to mankind as our Gracious Queen. – Mario Ebanks “Well done, Thy good and faithful servant...” – Nancy Fleming Bush True class and grace. RIP. – Kay Dunn RIP, your gracious Majesty, thank for your years of amazing service. May you rest in peace. – Penny Bird It’s so sad when an era comes to an end. She’s been on the throne my entire life. It just seems like if I’m still here, she should be, too. – Diana Windell Mason Very. very sad news. RIP, your Majesty. The world will miss our role model forever. – Shilpa Tagalpallewar Gampawar She will be sorely missed. Loved, admired and respected by so many. She gave her life to us all. – Brenda Rennie Falconer An admirable woman. A role model. – Rashantha De Alwis Seneviratne I am so saddened and heartbroken to learn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She has done so many great things for her country, the United Kingdom, the Cayman Islands and all Overseas Territories. We have been so fortunate to have her as our Queen and head of state for so many years. She will be greatly missed and her legacy shall live on forever. Long Live The Queen. – Jerrin Reynolds-Velasquez An amazing woman. She will be with her beloved once again. – Lindsay M Huskisson The strongest woman ever. RIP. – Cindy Oostvogels RIP, my Queen. You will always be my monarch, gone but never to be forgotten. – Dahlia Roberts What an amazing example of strength and service. – Barrie Quappe Sad, sad day. RIP faithful and loyal Queen. You did your best, now it’s time for you to take your rest. God save our Queen. – Coraceta Deer Thank you for your service. The whole nation will miss you and our country mourns the loss of someone so special. May you rest in peace. – Grisel Gonzalez It’s a sad day. God bless our Queen. She was an amazing woman. May her soul sleep in peace. – D Brenda Lee Ebanks Rest in eternal peace, your Majesty. You will never be forgotten. – Kathy Pombrol What they’re saying Online cayman compass 4 news N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky The Cayman Islands has joined millions around the world in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral Castle, Scotland on Thursday, at age 96. Governor Martyn Roper, in a statement Thursday afternoon, said, “The death of our much loved, and longest serving monarch, will I know be terribly sad news for people across our three Islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, as well as across the entire world.” Her Majesty The Queen, he said, served the United Kingdom, Commonwealth, Realms and Overseas Territories with “quiet dignity and powerful diplomacy for over 70 years”. “She has been an inspirational role model and given outstanding service throughout our lives. She is the only Monarch that very many of us have ever known. Her loss will be keenly felt. She is unlike any other Monarch in history,” he said. Speaking of his own personal experiences, Roper said he had the pleasure of meeting the Queen three times during his career, including at Windsor Castle on taking up his role as governor of the Cayman Islands. Royal moments in Cayman “Her Majesty vividly recalled details of her visits here. Many of you will have your own personal recollections of Royal moments in your lives, whether it was watching her coronation, meeting her, or celebrating her visits to Cayman or elsewhere,” he said. Roper said he knew from his four years as governor just how much affection and respect there was in Cayman for the Queen. “Her two visits here in 1983 and 1994 are warmly remembered today by so many. We were able to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee this year with an extraordinarily wide variety of events across our three Islands reflecting the depth of feeling towards Her Majesty,” he added. The Queen, Roper said, “was a symbol of stability and permanence for over seven decades. She exemplified outstanding public duty. I know the thoughts and prayers of all of us in the Cayman Islands are with members of the Royal Family at this difficult and sad time.” He said there will be a 96-gun salute at Government House. Government has announced that in commemoration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, all flags will be flying at half-mast until further notice. Panton: ‘We lost a great lady’ Premier Wayne Panton, in a statement Thursday, said, “we remember her fondly as we mourn her passing”. “She left us with a legacy of reaching out to her subjects in the United Kingdom and abroad; being seen as a real person who ensured that the monarchy was able to quietly adapt to changes in society and keep a sharp focus on The Commonwealth. She was a defender of the faith and a stalwart wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,” Panton said. As Cayman’s head of state, “our loyalty to the British Crown was strongest and most heartfelt under her reign”, the premier said. “We remain loyal to the British Crown, but it has definitely lost one of its most precious jewels.” He added, “Through her dedication and unwavering strength, she proved herself to be royalty in every respect. There will never be another like her.” Cayman, he said, had the pleasure of her company when she visited twice. (See pages 14 and 15.) “Both times she was gracious to the Caymanian people and those who met and interacted with her have cherished memories to share. Those who have gone on to their own heavenly reward often talked fondly of her kindness, warmth and love for the people of the Cayman Islands. I think I can safely say that all of us in the Cayman Islands who feel strong ties to the British Crown mourn this sad occasion. We have lost a great lady,” he said. All Cayman government logos were changed to black and white following the announcement of the Queen’s death. The Cayman Islands Protocol Office will issue more details on these and all other activities related to Her Majesty’s death. Local leaders and the community at large paid tribute to the Queen, who only recently marked her Platinum Jubilee at the helm of the British Monarchy. Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart, in a statement from Canada, said it was with “great sadness” the Opposition learned of the Queen’s death. “The Queen will be remembered for her dignity, wisdom and compassion. Over the seventy years of her reign, she has been a constant reflection of all that makes Great Britain Great. Indeed, over those seventy years, she has seen much change across the world. Here at home, too, the Cayman Islands has seen tremendous growth and change during her reign,” he said. McTaggart said the Queen granted Cayman its Coat of Arms in 1958, and its first written Constitution in 1959. “We fondly recall her visits here in 1983 and 1994, and she will be remembered and beloved by Caymanians for many years. On behalf of the Opposition, the Entire Progressives family, and indeed the Caymanian people, I offer condolences to the family of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the second, on her passing. "I also offer condolences to the people of the United Kingdom. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” he said. A son, a new king takes charge Prince Charles will take over the British monarchy, and will officially be known as King Charles III, it has been confirmed. Buckingham Palace, in its brief statement, said, “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” Details for the coronation of the new King is yet to be released. No funeral arrangements have been made and will be expected to be communicated at a later date. In a statement following the announcement, King Charles III said, “the death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother.” He acknowledged that “her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth and by countless people around the world. During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held.” 'A great legacy' UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, in a statement given at Downing Street, said Queen Elizabeth II leaves a “great legacy”. “Today the Crown passes, as it has done for more than a thousand years, to our new monarch, our new head of state, His Majesty King Charles III. With the King’s family we mourn the loss of his mother and come together. We offer him our loyalty and devotion, just as his mother devoted so much to us for so long,” she said. This, she said, is “the passing of the second Elizabethan age”. News broke early Thursday of the Queen’s ill health when Buckingham Palace issued a brief statement saying “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.” The Queen was said then to be “comfortable” and was at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Throughout the day, as news of the Queen’s ill health spread, leaders from around the world joined in sending prayers to her. On 6 Feb. 1952, 70 years ago, then Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II and beginning her seven decades of service to the UK, its territories and the Commonwealth. World leaders react Leaders from around the world, from presidents to premiers, issued their personal reflections on the passing of the British monarch. US President Joe Biden, in a statement, said the Queen “was more than a monarch. She defined an era.” “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history- making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity,” he added. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a brief statement, extended his condolences. “It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest- reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. "She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history,” he said. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, in a short messages, said, “It was with great and profound sadness, that I learnt of the passing of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, whose reign spanned seven decades”. Holness added that Jamaica joins with its “brothers and sisters in the Commonwealth in mourning her passing, and pray for the comfort of the members of her family, and the people of the United Kingdom, as they grieve the loss of their beloved Queen and matriarch”. Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the throne in 1952, was Britain's longest serving monarch. Prince Charles, pictured here during his March 2019 visit to Cayman, has become King Charles III. Cayman and world leaders react to Queen’s passing cayman compass 5 news N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022NORMA CONNOLLY nconnolly@compassmedia.ky Prince Charles, eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, has become King following the death of his mother. As his mother had before him, when her father King George VI died in 1952, in accordance with royal protocol and rules of succession, Charles immediately ascended the throne after his mother passed away, on 8 Sept., at the age of 96. He is now King Charles III. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation did not take place for more than a year as she and the country marked a long period of mourning for the late King. The date of Charles’s coronation has not yet been announced. He issued a statement within a hour of the Queen’s passing being announced, saying, “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the loss of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.” According to UK media reports, succession plans dictate that Charles will make his first address to the public as head of state on the evening after his mother’s death and he will be officially proclaimed king at 11am the following day at St James’ Palace in London. Within 24 hours of the Queen’s death, parliament is expected to gather so that lawmakers can swear allegiance to the new head of state. The transition from queen to king will mean a change in phraseology in many instances. For example, ‘God Save the Queen’ will now be ‘God Save the King’, Queen’s Counsel will become King’s Counsel, the Queen’s Bottom – the term used to describe the seabed in the UK and its Overseas Territories – will be the King’s Bottom. Charles has been the longest- serving heir apparent, having being first in line to the throne since he was 3 years old, when his 25-year-old mother became Queen. He is also the longest serving Prince of Wales in history. At 73, Charles is the oldest person to become British monarch, a title previously held by King Edward VII, who was 59 when he succeeded his mother Queen Victoria in 1901. His wife, Camilla, becomes Queen Consort, while his eldest son William, 40, now becomes first-in- line to the throne. Over the past year, Charles has shouldered extra royal responsibilities, as his nonagenarian mother took a step back. For the first time during her reign, she did not open Parliament this year, instead her son took on the duty. He also took on the role she usually played at Easter Maundy Service, Remembrance Sunday, and the Commonwealth Day Service. Charles’s personal life has been under scrutiny by the media and the public since he was a young man, even before his marriage to Lady Diana Spencer in a spectacular televised wedding ceremony in 1981. They had two children, William and Harry, before going through a messy, public divorce. He and the royal family, including the Queen, faced public backlash after Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. However, he rebuilt his image as a dedicated father and a future king in the intervening years. He married Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005. Earlier this year, the Queen showed her support for Camilla, saying in a statement that when her son became King, it was her “sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service” to Britain. Charles, over the decades, has become known for championing environmental causes. During his March 2019 visit to the Cayman Islands, this formed part of his farewell speech, when he delivered an impassioned call to action for Cayman to do everything in its power to protect its environment, stating that with the right management and protection of the islands’ resources, Cayman could “help lead the world and indeed the whole of nature out of this appalling crisis of our own making”. King Charles III ascends throne “We mourn profoundly the loss of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved Mother.” King Charles III Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with Governor Martyn Roper and his wife Elisabeth, during the royal couple's visit to the Cayman Islands in March 2019. - Photo: Taneos Ramsay Prince Charles, a champion of the environment, pets an endangered blue iguana during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, named after his mother, in March 2019. - Photo: Alvaro Serey cayman compass 6 news N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022Cayman mourns Elizabeth II ANDREL HARRIS aharris@compassmedia.ky Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has been met with sadness by those in the Cayman community, as well as a fond appreciation for her seven decades of service. The Cayman Compass took to the streets to gauge reaction in the aftermath of her death. Many recounted highlights from the Queen’s 70-year reign, as they reacted to news of her death. “She has lived an impeccable life as the Queen, as the leader, as the head of state,” said Neil Devere, who described himself as a “big fan” of the monarchy. “This is a very sad day,” he said. “She has never let the Commonwealth down; she’s always done her job, I think, impeccably... it’s the end of an era.” He was not alone in his sentiments. “The Queen has done her job and… she is really respected around the world, and we are really going to miss her,” Lorenzo Lowe said. “I feel so sad, I have goosebumps,” said Lora Cervantes. “It’s really, really, really sad.” Throughout Cayman’s capital, the news of the Queen’s death swiftly spread, and as flags were being lowered to half-mast, curious onlookers reacted in disbelief. “She will be missed, that’s for sure; she’s the only Queen I’ve known my lifetime,” said Renee Rogers- Liebaers who shares the same 21 April birthday as the Queen, although they were born different years. “She did a fantastic job, she had a lot of energy. When I turned on the news this morning, I was surprised that she had fallen ill... I thought she would make it to 100. May her soul rest in peace,” Rogers-Liebaers said. Across Cayman, flags are being flown at half-mast as the islands, along with the UK and other Overseas Territories, enter a period of mourning, and plans for a state funeral and the coronation of the new King take shape. “Charles has large shoes to fill,” said Devere, “The Queen was a permanent fixture in our lifetime… and I hope Charles will have the same level of consistency.” Condolence books will be opened to the community to sign beginning Friday, 9 Sept. Members of the public are being invited to write their tributes to the late monarch at the Government Administration Building in Grand Cayman and District Administration Building in Cayman Brac. Floral tributes can be left on the steps of the Government Administration Building and the front gates of Government House. ‘We are really going to miss her’ Flags fly at half-mast at the Government Administration Building on Thursday, 8 Sept., to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. A book of condolences is open there and at the District Administration Building in Cayman Brac. - Photo: Andrel Harris Neil Devere describes himself as a 'big fan' of the monarchy. Renee Rogers-Liebaers says she was surprised to learn of the Queen’s death. cayman compass 7 news N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 20221. On 9 Sept. 2015, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. 2. The Queen was more widely travelled than any British monarch before her, having visited more than 100 countries during her reign. Within the Commonwealth alone, she made more than 150 trips. 3. The greatest number of destinations that the Queen visited in a single trip was 14, during her 1966 visit to the Caribbean. 4. She gave Royal Assent to approximately 4,000 Acts of Parliament. 5. She has sent more than 300,000 congratulatory cards to people celebrating their 100th birthdays, and more than 900,000 messages to couples marking their diamond (60th) wedding anniversaries. 6. The queen has sat for more than 200 offi cial portraits; the fi rst was in 1933 when she was 7 years old and was painted by Anglo-Hungarian artist Philip Alexius de Laszlo. 7. The Royal Collection is estimated to have more than a million individual pieces, including more than 8,000 paintings, 160,000 watercolours, prints and drawings, 200,000 photographs, 300,000 items of decorative art and 200,000 books and manuscripts. 8. There have been 14 presidents of the United States during the Queen’s reign and, with the exception of President Lyndon Johnson (1963-69), she has met each one. 9. The Queen has been served by 15 prime ministers of the United Kingdom during her reign – her fi rst prime minister was Winston Churchill, who became a Member of Parliament during the reign of her great- great grandmother, Queen Victoria. 10. She has owned more than 30 corgis and dorgis, most of which have been descended from her fi rst corgi, Susan, who was gifted to her on her 18th birthday in 1944. 11. She made her fi rst radio broadcast in 1940 when, aged 14, she recorded a message of support for young people affected by the war in Europe, particularly those being evacuated from their homes, on the BBC’s Children’s Hour. 12. The Queen joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (the women’s branch of the British Army during the Second World War) in 1945, becoming the fi rst female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time, active member. As a subaltern, she learned to drive and maintain vehicles. 13. The Queen and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary in 2017, the fi rst time a reigning monarch has done so. 14. During her reign, she received many gifts, including a variety of live animals. The more unusual animals were placed in the care of zoos, among them: jaguars and sloths from Brazil, an elephant from Cameroon, and two black beavers from Canada. 15. As British passports and driving licences are issued in the Queen’s name, she is not required to have either – a privilege held by her alone. Specialising in the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries 2nd Floor, Smith Road Medical Centre NOW OPEN NEW SERVICE Diagnostic and Treatment of injuries including: Arthritis Strains Ankle Instability Fractures Ligament Tear (ACL, PCL) Achilles Tendon Tear Sprains Rotator Cuff Tear Tendonitis Tennis Elbow Book an appointment 244-7739. No referral needed. Facemasks required at all HSA locations. www.hsa.ky Golfers Elbow Knee Bursitis As the world grapples with the sudden passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many are refl ecting on her 70-year reign. Here, we take a look back at some of the key features of her time at the helm of the British monarchy from her travels to impact on the world at large. Milestones in the life of a monarch cayman compass news N news FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 8cayman compass 9 FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022Next >