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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after historic 70-year reign, plunging Britain and a world that loved her into mourning for an unparalleled lifetime of 'service, duty and devotion' - and making Charles the new King
2022-09-08
  • The death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced at the age of 96, ending the longest reign of any British monarch

  • Doctors became concerned about her health today - with her children and grandchildren racing to Balmoral

  • World joins Britain in mourning, and celebrating, devoted sovereign who ruled the country for 70 years

  • Queen's son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, becomes King and is expected to address the nation shortly

  • Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary became Queen on Feb 6 1952 aged just 25, when her father George VI died

  • Her reign spanned 15 British Prime Ministers from Sir Winston Churchill to Liz Truss and 14 US Presidents

  • And on September 9, 2015, she became longest-reigning British monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria's record
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