Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

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Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96 after more than 70 years on the throne, Charles becomes King

The UK's Accession Council is expected to gather soon to proclaim Charles as the new King following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

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A Princess At War: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans

During the Second World War, life changed dramatically for the people of Britain, including the Royal Family.

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[edwest4]

May she rest in peace, O Lord
And may perpetual light shine upon her,

May her family, friends and the British people be comforted.

 

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The little girl never meant to rule: How fate and scandal collided to give rise to Queen Elizabeth II

After inheriting the throne at just 25, Queen Elizabeth II gave a lifetime of service to the job, providing a bedrock of stability for the monarchy as the world shifted around her.

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[archipeppe]

My deepest condolences.

Queen Elizabeth waz a true pillar not only for UK but for the whole Europe, she was part of of our life's history, even for me as Italian.
She was a true example of dedition and rectitude, she was measured and sober, two rare qualities in such harsh times.

We will miss you Elizabeth, godspeed and God save the (new) King.

 

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[Antonio]

Sad news. DEP

 

[TomcatViP]

My deepest condolences to our UK friends here and those affected all across the Commonwealth.

 

[sublight_]

Rest in peace.

 

[kitnut617]

Sad day indeed.

 

[southwestforests]

For some reason this is what most strongly comes to mind upon hearing the news,

'A great sense of humour': But what makes the Queen laugh?

As she turns 96, the Queen's sense of humour is hailed as an important, if often hidden, quality.

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There has been much solemnity and seriousness in the Queen's life - but as she reaches her 96th birthday, what has often been overlooked is her sense of humour.
"Laughing things off has been an important survival technique," says royal historian Robert Lacey.
The Queen's well-developed "sense of the absurd" has been a vital private outlet from such a highly choreographed public life, where she often has to remain straight-faced, he says.
"She obviously takes her job seriously - but at the same time, it doesn't stop her having a sense of the ridiculous," Mr Lacey says.
The Duke of Sussex, after last week's flying visit to the UK, singled out his grandmother's "great sense of humour" as her best quality.

 

[Michel Van]

She reign 70 years over Britain,
and became an institution,
but she never lost her sense for humour !

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UfiCa244XE

 

[Michel Van]

Allot of people say that about her: 'she's the only constant we've all had in our lives'

 

[edwest4]

That's what people want in their lives: constancy, stability and a willingness to do what needs to be done. Queen Elizabeth II did this. And she is called Queen Mother. Her identity is directly linked to the people. Her face appears on coins and paper currency.

 

[Trident]

Say what you will about the institution of Monarchy, but you have to admire her work ethic.

An extremely eloquent tip of the hat by Emmanuel Macron:

Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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[edwest4]

Such eloquence lives and by living, endures into the future through all who are inspired to emulate such words.

 

[Archibald]

My mom was nine when Elizabeth II was crowned. First huge event ever broadcasted on TV: in fact television breakthrough in billion people lives.
Rest in peace...

 

[Cannonfodder43]

I admit to not really paying all that much attention to matters of the British Royal Family.

Yet she was a constant stabilizing presence, while Britain and the world changed year by year she always remained.

The embodiment of an Institution, a pillar of British culture and society. And she had the skills, ethic and eloquence to truly make a name for herself and do her nation and its people proud.

She will be mourned.

 

[Grey Havoc]

Queen Elizabeth II News - BBC News

Get the latest BBC News on Queen Elizabeth II: breaking news, features, analysis and debate plus audio and video content

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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

Key photographs from her birth through the coronation to becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II: How a day of history unfolded

The Queen, Britain's longest-serving monarch, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne.

www.telegraph.co.uk

UK will remain in mourning for the Queen until her state funeral

Over the next 10 to 12 days, the British public, world leaders and the Royal family will come together to remember the monarch

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[Nick Sumner]

Ave et Vale, Elizabeth II. We shall not see your like again.

God Save the King.

 

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How the UK's newspapers are reflecting the Queen's death

Sky News takes a look at the stories making headlines on the front of Friday's national newspapers following the death of the Queen.

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God save the ... King? Brits are getting ready to sing a different national anthem

Queen Elizabeth II's death means that the words to the British national anthem will revert back to the original version first sung publicly in 1745.

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Your complete guide to the Queen's funeral

Here's how the day's events unfolded.

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Queen Elizabeth II Has Died. Her Internet Legacy Will Live On

The UK's tech-savvy head of state was queen of a thousand memes.

www.wired.co.uk

 

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https://www.reddit.com/r/WarshipPorn/comments/x96uez

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/WarshipPorn/comments/x96uez/18491471_princess_elizabeth_onboard_hms_vanguard/

 

[yasotay]

I am without proper words. One of the people I have most respected my entire adult life.

The world seems a dimmer place now, that we must go forward in, without the shining star that helped us stay the course.

 

[edwest4]

An itinerary of the day's events.

What's next for the UK as King Charles III starts his reign

LONDON (AP) — The death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a series of carefully structured ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III.

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[uk 75]

I was born in 1955. My father in 1925 so Queen Elizabeth was his fourth monarch.
Noone alive today is likely to see another queen of the UK until the 22nd Century assuming Charles the Third is followed by William the Fifth and George the Seventh.
Queens have been evenly spread: Elizabeth the First (16c) Anne (17c) Victoria (19c).
But it was the human frailty of this lady that made her beloved. She seemed to know when to be serious or light-hearted and served all her people.
Not just in the UK. It is said that without the Queen there would be no Commonwealth. Only she had the kindness and respect to link so many very different countries.

 

[martinbayer]

With wisdom, dignity and strength of character she demonstrated to the World that with the right head of state a parliamentary constitutional monarchy continues to be a stable and effective form of governance. Requiescat in pace.

 

[Flyaway]

NASA tribute picture of the queen meeting the crew of Apollo 11.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567951716024487937

View: https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1567951716024487937

 

[Archibald]

To think only Buzz is alive now...

 

[Grey Havoc]

On other notes:

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How did TV and radio cope with the late Queen’s death? Not flawlessly

Faced with the greatest news event of our lives, the broadcasters were initially flustered – then rose, in their ways, to the task

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[zen]

What a time to be PM.
Systemic problems everywhere.
Cost of living crisis.
Energy crisis.
Housing crisis.
Brexit troubles.
Party splits over Europe, China, COVID19, Green subsidises, etc....
Rooting out China's pernicious influence.
Bias in the media risking the democratic processes.
Industrial disputes set to become rife and enflame internal divisions.
SNP trying to break up the UK.
Consequences of COVID19.
War in Ukraine.

And as if that wasn't enough, the Queen goes and dies just as she starts the job......

 

[Flyaway]

To think only Buzz is alive now...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567960378272845831

View: https://twitter.com/TheRealBuzz/status/1567960378272845831

 

[zjz]

R.I.P. to the Queen.

 

[Foo Fighter]

I have spent quite a lot of time thinking how the Queen affected my life, she was six years into the job when I arrived on the planet so that is a fair bit. Privileged to have taken part in the silver jubilee parade in Sennelager. Amazing how vivid memories can be in such circumstances,

 

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First details of Queen Elizabeth's funeral plans announced

The late Queen is currently lying in an oak coffin in the ballroom at Balmoral Castle, covered by a royal standard and a floral wreath

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Prince Andrew leads senior royals applauded by crowd at Balmoral after emotional tribute to Queen

Three of the late monarch's children were among the royals who attended a church service, greeted the crowds and viewed floral tributes

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Watch: England cricket team become first national side to sing 'God Save the King' in emotional scenes

Cricket paid its respects to the Queen after King Charles III was formally proclaimed king this morning

www.telegraph.co.uk

Charles III proclamation: King's Guard detachment seen for first time since the reign of King George VI

King’s Guard accompanied by band of the Coldstream Guards and State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry at the Principal Proclamation

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St James’s Palace window removed to let King Charles proclamation ring out from balcony

Adjustments made to the building to allow historic moment to take place

www.telegraph.co.uk

King Charles III accession in pictures

Britain was at its glorious best for the historic day

www.telegraph.co.uk

Vladimir Putin wins race to be first world leader to congratulate Charles III for becoming King

Pair have been at odds in the past, after new monarch once compared Russian president with Adolf Hitler

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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