\nElizabeth II<\/a> was very happy with the comparison, beaming with
\npride as it was made.<\/p>\nThe recollection is including in a new book about Queen
\nElizabeth II, by Hugo Vickers.<\/p>\n
Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned as First Minister in 2024, had
\nbeen at Queen Elizabeth\u2019s side in 2015 on an historic day for the
\nMonarchy. Elizabeth II chose to spend September 9 that year in
\nScotland as she became the longest reigning Monarch in British
\nhistory.<\/p>\n
The first images of Elizabeth II as the record breaking Queen
\ncame as she travelled by train through Scotland where she was due
\nto open a new station.<\/p>\n
She later made a famous speech touching on the moment that she
\novertook Queen Victoria who had held the record for longest reign
\nuntil then. Nicola Sturgeon was among those listening as Elizabeth
\nII said \u201dmany, including you First Minister, have also kindly
\nnoted another significance attaching to today, although it is not
\none to which I have ever aspired. Inevitably, a long life can pass
\nby many milestones. My own is no exception. But I thank you all and
\nthe many others at home and overseas for your touching messages of
\ngreat kindness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nThe then First Minister of Scotland had earlier said \u201dwe are
\nprivileged ma\u2019am that you have chosen to mark today\u2019s milestone
\nhere. All of us are delighted to be able to share some of this
\nspecial day with you.<\/em> For those watching from around the
\nworld let me say, on their behalf ma\u2019am a simple but heartfelt
\nthank you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nQueen Elizabeth II later left the station at Tweedbank to return
\nto Balmoral where she spent the evening with Prince Philip and
\nother members of the Royal Family including Kate and her then baby
\ndaughter, Princess Charlotte.<\/p>\n
The similarity between Charlotte, who turns 11 in May, and her
\ngreat grandmother as a girl has been noted many times. Another of
\nElizabeth II\u2019s relatives was often compared to her as well. Lady
\nSarah Chatto, only daughter of Princess Margaret, also bore a
\nstriking similarity to Elizabeth II as a child.<\/p>\n
As a youngster herself, Elizabeth II was often compared in looks
\nto her grandmother, Queen Mary, who she resembled as she got older,
\ntoo. Similarities were also seen with Queen Mary\u2019s only daughter,
\nPrincess Mary, who was aunt to Elizabeth II.<\/p>\n
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