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> She oversaw the largest reduction of landholdings of any empire in the history of the world. Notable because it was also one of the most peaceful transitions in history -- Australia, Canada, South Africa, Israel, Egypt, etc.

The peaceful diminishing of an empire should be remembered as one of the most remarkable achievements during her reign, a striking contrast to world leaders past and present who seek the reverse.

>>divbze+(OP)
I'm not generally a fan of US foreign policy, but this one is actually mostly to their credit, and not the late queen's.

Where it was up to the queen and her government, it wasn't all that peaceful.