Among allthe royal family’s scandalous romancesand political drama, Queen Elizabeth remained collected, a pillar of unity.

Did Clinton and the queen ever meet?

“One of the highlights of my time in public service was when I was .

Hillary Clinton smiling

Of the queen, Clinton said that she was a “lively” woman with an inquisitive nature.

In an interview withVariety, Clinton stressed the importance of female role models.

“When I was a little girl, there really weren’t a lot of women role models.

Hillary Clinton and Queen Elizabeth posing

Maybe Joan of Arc, Queen Elizabeth, but not very many.

I had to seek that out.”