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A Queen of Hearts-BY PRAMOD DE SILVA Source:Sundayobserver “Grief is the Price We Pay for Love.” – Queen Elizabeth II Millions of people around the world are grieving the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving monarch of any country in living memory. In fact, the UK celebrated the Platinum Jubilee (70th anniversary) of her ascension to the throne in June this year, beating the previous record held by Queen Victoria. However, she was actually coronated in 1953. This was one of the first events that was telecast live in colour. During her extraordinary reign, she has travelled more widely than any other monarch (or indeed any other world leader) – and one third of her total overseas visits have been to Commonwealth countries. She is believed to have visited over 117 countries. Ironically, it was only in 2011 that she visited neighbouring Ireland, which was also the first ...