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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II poses in her coronation attire in the throne room of Buckingham Palace in London, after her coronation on June 2, 1953.

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.

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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.

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.

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Queen Elizabeth II, as portrayed by Olivia Colman (left) Imelda Staunton (center) and Claire Foy (right).

As 'The Crown' ends, Imelda Staunton tells NPR that 'the experiment paid off'

Imelda Staunton was the third actress to portray Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, which is ending its six-season run.

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At Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the royal family pose at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953.

The last time Britain had a coronation was 70 years ago. Here's what it looked like

Saturday is King Charles III's coronation and the British capital is getting ready. Before Charles is coronated, we look back at the ceremonies and festivities when Queen Elizabeth II's was crowned.

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  • Nicole Werbeck and
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This image released by The Royal Mint shows a new collectable coin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Rolling Stones.

The Royal Mint unveils a Rolling Stones coin to mark the band's 60-year anniversary

The coin honoring the Rolling Stones is the fifth in the Royal Mint's "Music Legends'" series that celebrates British artists. Others so honored have been Queen, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who.

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Mourners photograph the funeral procession as they gather to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II outside the Palace of Westminster and the houses of Parliament in London on Monday. The final leg of Monday's journey for Queen Elizabeth II, who served as the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years, follows a state funeral at Westminster Abbey and a procession through the city.

Outside the funeral, a community united in awe of the queen

The crowd at Westminster Abbey defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity, but otherwise formed a warm and united impromptu community.

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Mourners laid flowers at the base of The Prince of Wales's World Athletes Monument Monday morning during a live broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral.

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II broadcast live at monument in Midtown Atlanta

People gathered on Monday morning at the monument gifted to the city of Atlanta by the former Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, to see a broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

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Political Rewind: Queen Elizabeth's funeral; Forsyth GOP cancels protest; Walker lowers expectations

Monday on Political Rewind: In a flyer for a now-canceled anti-Abrams protest, the Forsyth County GOP warn that Democrats were "crossing over our county border." Some say the move was a reminder of the county's racist history. Plus, Walker paints himself as an underdog ahead of the debate with Warnock. 

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Queen Elizabeth - A Royal Life

Exploring Queen Elizabeth’s life, legacy, and her influence around the world.

In Their Own Words: Queen Elizabeth II

Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experience during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her eventful reign of more than 60 years.