Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned over the U.K. for 70 years, dies at 96
The monarch was a constant and reassuring figure as she helped lead her country through a period of radical shifts in the latter half of the 20th century.
In her reign, which began in February 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI, Elizabeth served as a constant and reassuring figure in Britain and on the world stage as she helped lead her country through a period of profound shifts in geopolitical power and national identity.
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May she have an easy transition, and may she rest in peace.
