Queen Elizabeth was 21 when she told her subjects that she would dedicate her whole life, whether it be long or short, to their service and the service of the imperial family.
Now, aged 96, she is reported to be in good health but frail and what her courtiers call “episodic mobility issues” have left her unable to perform most public duties.
As she celebrates 70 years on the throne, Irish Times London Editor Denis Staunton says she should perform one last act of service by announcing her retirement.
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