The Latest ‘Why The Queen Is My Unlikely Hero’ She may not tick all of the checkboxes of feminism, but Julia Naughton argues we should be applauding this woman, who had one of the world's biggest jobs thrust upon her and simply got on with it. By jitendermittal Published 11 July, 2025 The Latest ‘Why The Queen Is My Unlikely Hero’ She may not tick all of the checkboxes of feminism, but Julia Naughton argues we should be applauding this woman, who had one of the world's biggest jobs thrust upon her and simply got on with it. By jitendermittal Published 11 July, 2025 Previous article The Not So Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up Next article How One Mother’s Problem Became A Million Dollar Business For somebody who was never meant to rule, Queen Elizabeth II has become one of the most iconic leaders of our time. Her Majesty has outlived presidents and prime ministers, and held the highest position in the land for over six decades.As a young princess, she became the first and only female member of the Royal Family to join the war effort, training as a mechanic in the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service. At 25, she ascended the throne following the sudden death of her father, King George VI, catapulting her to a life bound by duty. At that time, women largely identified as wives and mothers. Men occupied the workforce and higher education wouldn’t become possible for women for another decade. It was, on the whole, a man’s world in which women were the homemakers. But for Queen Elizabeth II, or Lilibet as she was affectionately known by her family, her blue blood would take her down a different path. Julia Naughton is 9Honey’s managing editor and producer of The Windsors, a royal podcast detailing the history of the royal family’s biggest names. Don’t miss their latest episode on The Queen. feminism royals Best Of Future Women Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By Rosa Volz Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By jitendermittal Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By jitendermittal Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By jitendermittal Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By jitendermittal Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By jitendermittal Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By jitendermittal Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By jitendermittal Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
