8.9K views · 492 reactions | Some commentators describe Queen Elizabeth's reign as a 'golden age' reminiscent of her namesake 400 years ago. Others say her impact on Britain was less profound. | Reuters | Facebook

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began and ended with historic appearances on the Buckingham Palace balcony, symbolizing both the beginning and the twilight of a monumental era. Her first balcony appearance as Queen came on June 2, 1953, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey. Dressed in regal attire, she waved to cheering crowds gathered below, marking the official start of her reign with a moment of national unity and celebration. Nearly seven decades later, on June 5, 2022, she made her fina