Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.
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September 8, 2022 was the end of an era.
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully, ending her time as Britains longest-reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II in 2015. (Photo: cheekylorns2/Depositphotos)
For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth fulfilled her royal duties with stoic pride.
The first was Winston Churchill.
Two days later, at 96 years old, she passed.
Queen Elizabeth II in 1990. (Photo:Library and Archives Canada,CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Under her reign, she saw the Cold War end, the European Union form, and Brexit.
Queen Elizabeth II in 1990.
Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.
Princess Elizabeth in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, April 1945 (Photo: Imperial War Museum viaWikipedia, Public domain)
Her uncle, Edward, who was first in line, was still quite young.
Initially, it was thought that he would have children who would become future heirs.
However, history had a different plan.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1952. (Photo:Library and Archives Canada,CC BY 2.0)
As Elizabeth’s parents had no male heirs, she was next in line to take the crown.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1952.
Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021, was a constant source of strength and support.
President Ronald Reagan riding horses with Queen Elizabeth II during visit to Windsor Castle in 1982. (Photo:White House Photographic Collection, Public domain)
Throughout her reign, she used her presence to encourage diplomacy.
This included a 1965 visit to West Germany, the first by a British royal since 1913.
She was also instrumental in changing the way the public viewed royals.
Queen Elizabeth II receiving bouquets of flowers from children in Ontario, Canada in 1959. (Photo:Library and Archives Canada,CC BY 2.0)
It’s a tradition that continues today.
President Ronald Reagan riding horses with Queen Elizabeth II during visit to Windsor Castle in 1982.
She was also known for her love of animals, in particular horses and dogs.
Balmoral Castle (Photo: andyb1126/Depositphotos)
She rode her first horse at 3 years old and was a lifelong fan of horse racing.
Equal to her love for horses was her commitment to her dogs and, in particular, corgis.
The queen is known for popularizing thePembroke Welsh Corgi, having bred and owned over 30 in her lifetime.
King Charles III in 2012. (Photo: jamieroach/Depositphotos)
The governments of all Commonwealth nations, where the Queen was also sovereign, were also informed.
Balmoral Castle (Photo: andyb1126/Depositphotos)
At the same time, another plan calledOperation Unicornis also in action.
When will King Charles III be crowned?
Queen Elizabeth and Royal Family at the 2018 Trooping the Colour. (Photo: cheekylorns2/Depositphotos)
King Charles III in 2012.
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As soon as Queen Elizabeth II passed, her son Prince Charles became king.
The day of her death, it was announced that he would be officially called King Charles III.
His wife, Camilla, is now Queen Consort.
Queen Elizabeth and Royal Family at the 2018 Trooping the Colour.
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From that moment forward, King Charles is a monarch in every wayexcept one.
He won’t be able to wear a crown until his coronation.
In fact, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation was held more than a year after her father passed.
At 73 years old, King Charles is well-prepared for his role.
