When King George VI passed away in 1952, his daughter, Elizabeth, became queen. She was just 25 years old when she ascended the throne and began decades of service to her country. Queen Elizabeth passed away on September 8, 2022. She’s the longest-reigning British monarch in history and the second-longest in world history. Elizabeth served 70 years and 214 days on the throne. A lot happened during her reign as queen, and many credit her with maintaining stability and continuity in the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth is a well-respected historical figure who even earned props from President Donald Trump. ROYAL REFLECTION: President Trump opens up about his relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II and her “genius” ability to remain diplomatic—never saying a bad thing about anybody.The president recalls trying to convince the monarch to reveal her favorite U.S. presidents… pic.twitter.com/0E73I69sVu— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 25, 2026 President Trump Spoke Highly of Queen Elizabeth President Trump called Queen Elizabeth a “genius” who remained diplomatic even during the most difficult times. Trump admitted that he didn’t follow her example as a leader. “She was sort of the opposite of me. She didn’t mix it up,” he said per Fox News. The president added, “Everyone was making mistakes around her, but she never made a mistake.” President Trump’s comments on Queen Elizabeth created a lively conversation on X. “Trump should have learnt something from her, like Never saying a bad thing about anybody,” someone wrote. “Trump really admired her restraint, definitely a masterclass in diplomacy!” Another person added. “She had that quiet power that made everyone listen.” Many commended Trump for being honest. “It’s genuinely touching to see President Trump hold the late Queen in such high regard. Two very different leaders, two very different worlds but both understood what it meant to carry a role bigger than themselves. Her diplomacy was in a class of its own, and there’s something refreshing about Trump being straightforward about what their relationship actually looked like,” a follower shared. This story’s featured image is by Karwai Tang/WireImage.