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Who is the UK's new monarch, King Charles III?

“He now finds himself in, if you like, the autumn of his life, having to think carefully about how he projects his image as a public figure,” said historian Ed Owens. “He’s nowhere near as popular as his mother.”

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In pictures: 10 landmark dates in the life of Queen Elizabeth II

A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II in 10 dates and 10 photos.

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How is Europe reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

European leaders mourned the Queen and paid tribute to the historic duration of her reign and her history of service to the United Kingdom.

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Queen Elizabeth II has died: What happens next?

There will be nine days between the death of Her Majesty and her funeral, which are carefully choreographed with ceremony, pageantry and formalities.

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Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II's life of service, dedication and duty

She became Queen at the age of 25 after the death of her father and reigned for more than 70 years.

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UK's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

Buckingham Palace said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon.

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Royals attend Braemar Highland Games event without queen

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a traditional highlight of her summer trip to Scotland because of persistent health worries, British media said Friday.

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Queen misses Braemar Highland Games due to health reasons

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland instead of the Queen because of her mobility problems.

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Break with tradition as Queen stays in Scotland for new PM meeting

Queen Elizabeth II normally receives new prime ministers at Buckingham Palace in London. But this time, amid ongoing mobility issues, she will stay at her residence in Scotland.

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UK prosecutors charge man caught with crossbow at Queen's home

Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has been charged with "intent to injure or alarm her Majesty" under the UK Treason Act.

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Australian senator calls Queen Elizabeth II 'colonising'

Australian Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe was made to retake her oath of office in parliament on August 1, after adding the word “colonising” to the standard text in reference to Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Queen makes rare visit outside Windsor Castle

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made a rare public appearance on Friday, visiting a hospice in the south England county of Kent.

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Queen Elizabeth II becomes second longest-serving monarch in history

She overtook Thailand’s Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday.

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Thousands gather for record picnic to celebrate Queen's Jubilee

Thousands of people gathered for the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk in Windsor as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the Cardiff Castle ahead of a Platinum Jubilee concert Saturday

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At 103, Ruth Larsson becomes the oldest person in the world to skydive, near Barcelona a paddle surf race takes place and Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, making her UK's longest-reigning monarch. And more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

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Jubilee 2022: What has happened so far?

On day three of the Jubilee, a colourful street pageant celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's life and highlighting Britain's diversity paraded through central London. Buckingham Palace prepares for a star-studded concert and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet celebrates her first birthday.

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Queen lights first Platinum Jubilee beacon

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II triggered the lighting of a chain of ceremonial beacons on Thursday as part of festivities bringing an end to an eventful first day of celebrations for the monarch's Platinum Jubilee.

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Dover's beacon lighters struggle against strong breeze

Two men tasked with lighting the Dover Town Beacon to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, struggled against breezy conditions on Thursday night, June 2. Around 3,500 beacons were being lit up across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries.

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Queen Elizabeth II to miss Jubilee service amid 'discomfort'

Buckingham Palace announced late Thursday that the queen would not attend a thanksgiving church service Friday, after experiencing “some discomfort” at events on Thursday.