The commemoration of Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday provides an opportunity to examine the lasting impact and legacy of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

<img alt="A person smiles as they look off to the side." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6f75c8ee-59bf-4ae9-a293-aae1a0c3d3c4,1776450443564/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C3500%2C1968%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="" width="620" /><p>The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth on April 21, 1926, offers what might be considered typical royal recognitions for such milestones. But the moment also offers an opportunity to assess the legacy of Brit...