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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures - OLD

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

The Independent UK

Obituary: The UK’s Queen Elizabeth II

Monarch led UK royal family through often-difficult times and greeted generations of kings, presidents and despots.

Al Jazeera

Queen’s coffin to lie in state in keeping with historic tradition

The Queen’s coffin will be draped in a royal flag and guarded around the clock.

The Independent UK

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The moment the Queen's death was announced on BBC news

The Queen, who was 96, died at Balmoral

Manchester Evening News

Queen Elizabeth II has died age 96, Royal Family confirms in statement

The Royal Family has announced that Her Majesty The Queen passed away today, as tributes flood in for the monarch from all over the world

Edinburgh Live

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies at age 96

With the death of the queen, her son Charles automatically becomes monarch, even though the coronation might not take place for months.

Chicago Sun-Times

Duke of Cambridge to step up his royal duties as he becomes heir apparent

William is now first in line to the throne.

The Independent UK

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Factbox: Queen Elizabeth's reign in numbers

Following is a summary of British Queen Elizabeth's life in numbers:

Reuters

Buckingham Palace have announced the death of HM Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96

One of the monarch’s first ever royal engagements took place in Lanarkshire

Daily Record

The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

The death of Queen Elizabeth, the longest reigning monarch in British history, marks the end of an era for Canada.

The Conversation

Queen dies at 96 surrounded by her family as UK monarch passes away after 70 years on throne

It follows 70 years of service to the UK and she has passed in the year of her Platinum Jubilee

Irish Mirror

British monarchy line of succession: Who is next in line for the throne?

Prince William is now the heir apparent as Prince Charles becomes King

The Independent UK

How Queen’s death in Scotland has activated Operation Unicorn

A procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and a service in St Giles’ Cathedral are now expected to form part of the plans in the aftermath.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world

The crowning achievement of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne, was to maintain the popularity of the monarchy across decades of seismic political, social and cultural change that threatened to make it an anachronism.

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Manchester Evening News

What happens now the Queen has died? From funeral plans to national mourning

Plans for what happens after the Queen's death have been in place for many years - this is what we know about them

Daily Mirror

Final pic of The Queen as she dies at Balmoral Castle, aged 96, surrounded by family

Her Majesty, aged 96, has died at Balmoral Castle, Buckingham Palace has announced. She was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: a moderniser who steered the British monarchy into the 21st century

When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II worthy of serious study at all. Yet Pimlott’s judgement proved sound and, if few academics have followed his lead, the political role of the monarchy has received…

Daily Mirror

Camilla's new royal title now that husband Charles has become King

Camilla, previously the Duchess of Cornwall, is expected to take the title of Queen Consort now her husband has ascended to the throne, as the Queen expressed her wish for her to take

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The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: A timeline and history of Her Majesty’s life

From joining the army at age 18 to secretly getting engaged to Prince Philip

Manchester Evening News

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dies, aged 96

The Queen died at Balmoral Castle

The Independent UK

How Prince William and Kate’s titles have changed after the death of the Queen

Charles has become King but how will William, Kate and the other senior royals be known?

The Independent UK

The behind-the-scenes plans taking place after the Queen’s death

Buckingham Palace will become Monarchy HQ as operations get under way.

The National (Scotland)

BBC presenter criticised for saying energy bill crisis 'insignificant' compared to Queen's ill health

BBC presenter Clive Myrie has been slated for describing the cost-of-living crisis as “insignificant” amid news the Queen was in ill health.

The Independent UK

The Queen has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Elizabeth II, who acceded to the throne in 1952, was the nation’s longest reigning monarch.

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies after historic 70-year reign

Charles automatically becomes king after his mother passes ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral

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