In most fairy tales, the princess has historically been portrayed as a damsel in distress, waiting to be rescued by her handsome prince.
Obviously, the women of the British royal family hardly fit this mold. And even when they aren't technically ruling... they still totally rule.
This isn't only because Queen Elizabeth II, on the throne now for more than 68 years, making her the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch ever—is a woman.
Or because it's the women who literally give life to the family, birthing the future heirs to the throne. No, these women are powerful because they embody true leadership qualities and carry them out to promote progressive change.
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