Continuing the tradition, Queen Elizabeth II was pictured investigating new technology throughout her reign. Queen Elizabeth dialled in to chat to four carers about the difficulties they were facing during the pandemic. The Queen went on to embrace video calling technology and, in 2021, conducted 118 of her 192 engagements virtually. 8 October 2001: The Queen surveys a flashing batonQueen Elizabeth II at the launch of the Queen’s Baton Relay for Birmingham 2022 (Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)Back in 2001, Queen Elizabeth II was pictured holding an electronic relay baton to commemorate the Commonwealth Games. 5 December 1958: The Queen makes a long-distance ‘trunk’ callBack in 1958, Queen Elizabeth II made a long-distance (aka ‘trunk’) call to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

Source: The Times September 10, 2022 08:51 UTC