Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96

On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II, who served as monarch of the UK for 70 years, died at Balmoral Castle, her home in Scotland. She reigned longer than any monarch in UK history and any female monarch in world history. What was the queen’s role? The UK consists of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. It is a constitutional monarchy (government with a monarch who shares power with elected officials). The queen was head of the monarchy and also head of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of 56 countries that includes many former British territories, such as Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Though she had no official political power, Elizabeth advised 15 prime ministers (similar to Presidents) during her reign, served as a diplomat to other…

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