Sir Winston Churchill was an undoubtedly skilled strategist and war hero, but Churchill’s power lay in his eloquence in his speech and writing. When weaponry and resources were limited, it was his high impact speeches that rallied Britons to believe they could win the war. In 1951, King George the 6th died, to the surprise of the nation, leaving his eldest daughter Elizabeth to take his place as queen, aged only 25. The relationship between the Queen and her first prime minister was one that wasn’t always smooth sailing but developed into a long-lasting bond.
