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Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926-September 8, 2022) was the queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. She was the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch, the oldest and longest-serving incumbent head of state, and the second-longest reigning sovereign monarch in world history. She was succeded by her eldest son, who took the name King Charles III.
Born
21 Apr 1926
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Former Queen of Britain
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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