In the memory of Queen Elizabath ii, Last Monarch of Pakistan

Her death was mourned across the globe, and Pakistan also declared a national mourning. Pakistan achieved political independence in 1947 from the colonial rule of British, but it remained under the constitutional monarchy of Britain until 1956. King George VI was declared the First ruler of Pakistan, and the system of the country was declared as a constitutional federal parliamentary monarch.

The emperor’s congratulatory message on independence was read by Lord Mountbatten in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, which nominated Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor General of Pakistan.

Governor General was appointed by the Monarch and acted as a representative of His Majesty. All correspondence was made on his name and all appointments of foreign delegates were made by him. 

Death of King George vi

The death of King George VI was mourned on a national level in Pakistan, black-bordered newspapers were issued on February 7, and a 56-gun salute on February 15, which matched his age at the time he died.

Queen Elizabeth Ascended Throne

After the death of King George VI in 1956, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne.
However, the Queen did not interfere in the internal affairs of Pakistan, as evidenced by when Prime Minister Khwaja Nazimuddin was dismissed by Governor General Ghulam Muhammad in 1953, the queen didn’t interval even on request.

The coronation of The Queen Elizabeth II

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 marked a historic moment, with Pakistan participating as a dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations. On the morning of June 2, a ceremonial 21-gun salute was paid in Pakistan to honor the occasion. The country was officially represented at the coronation by Mirza Abul Hasan Isfahani and Major General Yusuf Khan, symbolizing both its diplomatic presence and the pride of its armed forces.

The naval ships HMPS Zulfiqar and HMPS Jehlum participated in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, representing Pakistan’s maritime presence on the global stage. A total of 80 seats were allocated for Pakistani government officials and dignitaries at the ceremony. The Government of Pakistan sanctioned an expenditure of 81,000 rupees for its official participation in the coronation.

Queen Elizabeth, upon ascending the throne, also became the Monarch of Pakistan. Her accession was met with expressions of loyalty and respect across the country. The Government of Pakistan issued an official gazette notification recognizing her monarchy. As the sovereign of Pakistan, she held the same constitutional powers and prerogatives as she did in Britain.

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Pakistan adopted a new constitution in 1956 and declared it a Republic Pakistan withdrew from the Queen’s allegiance but ensured remained a member of the Commonwealth as an independent nation.

Queen Elizabeth II visited Pakistan twice in her capacity as Head of the Commonwealth—first in 1961 and again in 1997. On both occasions, she was received with full state protocol, reflecting her status as a ceremonial head of state and the enduring diplomatic ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

What Made the Queen Elizabeth II Great

From her first public address at the age of 14 to the final chapter of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II exemplified the ethos of “A Life in Service.” Though she never gave a formal interview, her silence spoke volumes—through ceremonial grace, unwavering presence, and the quiet power of tradition.

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your srevice and the service of our great imperial family to wich we all belong.

–Queen ELIZABETH ii

After the second world war, the people of England faced the aftermath. Bad economy, ruined industry, millions of deaths. Elizabeth II faced the task of rebuilding a nation that had endured unprecedented devastation.

Queen Elizabeth II, unlike other imperial powers like the Sovie