Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II, who has ruled Britain for the longest time, has passed away, according to Buckingham Palace.

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a symbol of stability in a turbulent era

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who ruled for 70 years, seen the fall of the British empire, and experienced chaos within her own family

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passed away on Thursday. She was 96.

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The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle,

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her summer residence in Scotland

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where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse.

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Her 73-year-old son Prince Charles automatically became king and will be known as King Charles III

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Charles' second wife, Camilla, will be known as the Queen Consort.

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A funeral was to be held after 10 days of official mourning

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The BBC played the national anthem

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God Save the Queen,

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Her passing will have a profound and unanticipated effect on both the country and the monarchy.

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