Special edition: The queen’s death marks the end of an era

From: The Economist IE Sep-15-2024 11:19:am

September 8th 2022

The Economist

A special edition on Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has died. During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II advised 15 British prime ministers, met 12 American presidents, lent her name to over 600 charitable organisations and owned more than 40 Pembrokeshire Welsh Corgi dogs. Along with her consort, Prince Philip—by her side until his death in 2021—she witnessed the evolution of Britain from a declining imperial power to a multicultural country embracing change. The unique circumstances of the queen’s reign mean that it is unlikely to be repeated. The new monarch, King Charles III, is Britain’s longest-serving heir-apparent and is the oldest new monarch in the country’s history.

Zanny Minton Beddoes
Editor-in-chief

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Our coverage of Queen Elizabeth II

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The death of Elizabeth II marks the end of an era

It deprives Britain of a thread that wove the nation together, and linked it to its past

Briefing

Britain’s longest-serving ruler strengthened the monarchy

Elizabeth II reigned in an era of social and political upheaval

Obituary

Elizabeth II never laid down the heavy weight of the crown

Britain’s longest-serving monarch died on September 8th, aged 96

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Daily chart

Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history

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The end of an era

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