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September 9, 2022

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 After Seven-Decade Reign
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Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and the British
Commonwealth, died Thursday at the age of 96. Elizabeth held the British
throne for seven decades - second only to Louis XIV of France as the
longest-reigning monarch in history. Her son Charles has now become
Britain's new king, taking the name of King Charles III. The queen's
death prompted tributes from British allies across the globe, including
President Biden, while former British colonies have used the occasion to
call on the U.K. to make amends for its colonial crimes. We'll have more
on the life and legacy of Elizabeth II after headlines.


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