She was just as popular now as she was when she took the throne 70 years ago.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8, 2022 has left a considerable void in the United Kingdom, around the world and admirers here in Connecticut.
The Southern community has a number of British and international faculty, staff, and students who have been touched by the monarchy.
Stephen Hegedus, dean of the College of Education and an English native, spoke with FOX 61 on the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II and the effect modernity had on the crown. Hegedus has lived in the United States for more than 22 years.
“She’s been an incredible figure and role model in our lives, and if anything, [carried] a real sense of service and duty,” said Hegedus. “That’s been extremely important for us all.”
While living in the United Kingdom, Hegedus earned his doctorate in mathematics education from the University of Southampton, where he also received a bachelor of science degree with honors in mathematics and economics. In addition, Hegedus served as a lecturer at the University of Oxford in England.
“Over time, there have been of course people who have questioned the monarchy, and the role that plays in modern society,” said Hegedus, recalling Princess Diana’s death in 1997 as a turning point. “Certainly in my lifetime I’ve seen a big change there.”
Watch the full interview here.
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This story will be updated as Southern faculty and staff comment on the death of Queen Elizabeth II with local media.
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