The place of the head of state is not some kind of anti-aging or prolonging life. Being a leader means constantly feeling tremendous responsibility. Electoral cycles, regular meetings, difficult decisions are just some of the things that the president and the prime minister face every day. The work schedule in such a position can age much faster than a measured and calm life. Here are photos showing how the leaders of ten countries have grown older since they were elected.
Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen of Great Britain immediately refutes the idea that rulers do not live long. Elizabeth II took the throne at twenty-five in 1952. Now the record holder among the monarchs for the duration of the reign is already 93 years old, and she is still smiling.
Angela Merkel
The first woman in German history to hold the position of Chancellor is Angela Merkel. The politician came to power at 51 in 2006. After thirteen years of reign, the Chancellor said that the time had come to retire on a well-deserved retirement.
Theodoro Obiang Ngema Mbasogo
The President of Equatorial Guinea came to power in 1979. In the photo he is in 2018 after 39 years as president.
Donald Trump
The U.S. President took office in 2017 when he was seventy years old. He is the oldest ruler in US history. During the first term in the appearance of Trump, there are practically no changes. Presidential fatigue does not count.
Ali Khamenei
Ali Khamenei became president at 42 in 1981. In July 2019, the ruler turned 80 years old.
Xi Jinping
The President of China took office in 2013. He was 59 years old.
Kim Chen In
The supreme leader of North Korea came to power in 2011. At 30, he became one of the youngest world leaders.
Theresa May
The Prime Minister of Great Britain came to power in 2016. After a tense three years, the politician resigned, leaving the plans unfulfilled.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
In 2002, Erdogan became the Prime Minister of Turkey, and in 2014 took the post of head of the country.
Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister of India took office in 2014 at the age of 63. It is difficult to say that the ruler has changed.
