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Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 After 70 Years on the Throne
Britain’s longest-serving monarch became symbol of stability in fast-changing world
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, dies at 96
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and monarch of 15 countries, has died aged 96 after more than 70 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates and reactions from around the world.
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The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II Has Ended
Elizabeth, who died on September 8th at ninety-six, led a life made up of privilege and sacrifice, and even those who resented the former acknowledged the latter.
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