Why Queen Elizabeth II Graciously Symbolizes Christianity

A Symbol of Humility

Celebrity culture notices humility right away. Humility that sets aside privileged status and joins the crowd to respect and honour a life well lived. Recently, soccer star David Beckham stood in line for 12+ hours with thousands of commoners to bow his head before the decorated casket of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall.

What compelled David Beckham to resist calling any number of significant people that would help him bypass the miles long queue? He was knighted by the Queen and knew who to call for quick and easy access. Instead, David Beckham chose to represent the guiding principle of humility that we all admire.

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