Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96. Monarch's death confirmed at Buckingham Palace. The Queen has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland..

Elizabeth ruled the country for 70 years. For many people in the UK, the Queen has become a symbol of constancy in a changing world..

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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor - the eldest daughter of Albert, Duke of York, second son of George V, and his wife Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - was born on April 21, 1926 in a house located near Berkeley Square in London.

In 1947, the future Queen married the Duke of Edinburgh, Philip, with whom she lived in marriage until his death last year.. Queen's husband dies at 99.

In 1953, the coronation of Elizabeth took place, which is considered one of the most magnificent in history.. The Queen has also been Supreme Commander of the British Armed Forces, Supreme Ruler of the Church of England, Head of the Commonwealth of Nations, and acting monarch in 14 independent states: Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea,.

The Queen's reign included the Cold War, the first human spacewalk, the moon landing, the advent of television and the Internet, Britain's entry into and exit from the European Union, the referendum on Scotland's exit from the United Kingdom, and much more..

Throughout her reign, Elizabeth managed to maintain the trust and support of her subjects, despite the fact that her credibility was shaken for some time after the death of Princess Diana..

During her reign, Elizabeth has worked with 15 prime ministers, the latest of which, Liz Truss, took office two days ago.. The first prime minister with whom the still very young Elizabeth worked was the legendary Winston Churchill.. In addition, the Queen has worked with Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Camoron, Boris Johnson and others..