It was with great sadness that Queen Elizabeth II's passing was announced, leaving a tremendous impact on many, especially her beloved family and the Commonwealth. The Queen gave her name to various scientific and educational projects worldwide, including the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology Program in Canada and The Queen's Award for innovation in technology in the UK. She witnessed immense technological change during her 70-year reign, honouring outstanding technologists such as Tim Berners-Lee and Sophie Wilson. As a female CEO, she was an inspiring figurehead who dedicated her life to service and respected globally for her devotion and leadership qualities.