The death of Queen Elizabeth II after a 70-year reign and the ascension of King Charles III to the throne marks the end of an era. With the passing of Britain's longest-reigning sovereign during a ...

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark announced she will abdicate her role after serving 52 years on the throne, paving the way for her son to lead the country’s monarchy.

Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary at 2:40 a.m. on April 21, 1926, in London to Prince Albert, who would later be known as King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96. Despite her age, it felt like she'd reign over the United Kingdom forever because she held the throne for so long.