Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history with a reign of 70 years and 214 days, died at age 96 on Sept. 8.
The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately upon the death of his mother.
Queen Elizabeth II: The Monarch Who Ruled Over Britain for 70 Years Has Died
She was the longest reigning monarch in British history and was head of state to 15 prime ministers
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Queen Elizabeth II reacts during her visit to the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, on May 22, 2021. Steve Parsons / Pool/AFP via Getty Images
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