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News Articles: Queen Elizabeth II

After Queen Elizabeth II's death was announced, Wikipedia editors discussed which historical photo to use for her page.

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Fastest 'was' in the West: Inside Wikipedia's race to cover the queen's death

Within seconds of the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death, an army of Wikipedia editors rushed to update her page on the site. It was chaos.

September 15, 2022
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  • Kai McNamee
Grenadier Guards flank the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London on Wednesday. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday.

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Queen Elizabeth II lies in state after a solemn procession from Buckingham Palace

Her coffin left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession to Westminster Hall.

September 14, 2022
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The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, leaves from from St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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How the U.K. plans to keep world leaders safe as they arrive for the queen's funeral

With world leaders and dignitaries flying in from all over the world, this is how authorities in London are planning to keep everyone safe.

September 14, 2022
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Democrat Stacey Abrams and Gov. Brian Kemp

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Political Rewind: New poll shows split-ticket dynamic; Walker tackles race; Queen Elizabeth II dies

Friday on Political Rewind: In eight weeks, Georgians will cast their votes in the midterms. Our panel checks in on down-ballot races. Plus, former ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley arrived to campaign for Kemp and Walker. Meanwhile, Warnock's new ad focuses on Walker's hesitancy to debate.

 

September 09, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Mourners gather to lay flowers outside Windsor Castle in Berkshire following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

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These images show people around the world honoring Queen Elizabeth II

There are tributes worldwide to Queen Elizabeth II — from the Empire State Building to the British Embassy in Tokyo — for the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.

September 09, 2022
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  • Peter DiCampo
King Charles III has a history of wading into politics. Above, Charles, then the Prince of Wales, visits Tretower Court on July 5, 2018 in Crickhowell, Wales.

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  • Europe

As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

September 09, 2022
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  • Scott Neuman
Queen Elizabeth II poses in her coronation attire in the throne room of Buckingham Palace in London, after her coronation on June 2, 1953.

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Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who brought stability to a changing nation

The queen served as the United Kingdom's monarch since 1952. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country — and considerable family pain.

September 08, 2022
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  • Frank Langfitt
Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 2012.

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  • Europe

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, has died at 96

Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years as Britain's monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. She was 96. Her son Charles, 73, is now king.

September 08, 2022
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  • Becky Sullivan
Queen Elizabeth II's death sets a succession apparatus in motion that has been dormant for decades. Here, a youngster leaves flowers outside Windsor Castle on Thursday.

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Britain has an intricate plan that maps out the 10 days after Queen Elizabeth's death

The British government dubbed the protocol of handling Queen Elizabeth II's death "Operation London Bridge." It maps out the steps for accession, public viewings, her funeral and more.

September 08, 2022
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  • Bill Chappell
 In this file photo dated May 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, right, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II are photographed with French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing, at Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022.

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Georgia reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, has died at 96. Remembrances and reactions are rolling in from across Georgia — from politicians, British immigrants, and those who simply admired her as an international leader.

September 08, 2022
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  • Sarah Rose and
  • GPB News Staff
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain September 6, 2022. Photo by Henry Nicholls/REUTERS

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WATCH: British Prime Minister Liz Truss marks Queen Elizabeth II's death

British Prime Minister Liz Truss gives remarks to the media following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

September 08, 2022
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth walks through Windsor, England, on her 90th birthday on April 21, 2016. Photo by John Stillwell/Pool via Reuters

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Video: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

The Royal Family announced the queen's death, saying she "died peacefully" at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

September 08, 2022
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  • Larisa Epatko and
  • Joshua Barajas
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks on during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice, Maidenhead, England July 15, 2022. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.” The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest.

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Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears

Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health."

September 08, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Queen Elizabeth II walks on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

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Queen Elizabeth II is the second-longest reigning monarch in history

Taking the crown on Feb. 6, 1952, the queen has ruled the United Kingdom for more than 70 years. Her tenure on the throne is second only to French King Louis XIV.

June 13, 2022
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  • Joe Hernandez
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, along with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Color parade during the queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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  • World

Photos: Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Huge crowds converged on central London on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark the queen's history-making 70 years on the throne.

June 02, 2022
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  • Nicole Werbeck and
  • Zach Thompson
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