Shortly after her ascension to the throne, Queen Elizabeth was faced with a fast-changing empire as colonies in Africa gained independence and became republics.

Even at a young age, the Queen then used her charm and influence to get the newly independent nations to remain within the commonwealth.

In Ghana a royal dance with the country’s first president helped the Queen to cement relations and set a precedent for other African countries.

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