Many small changes are expected in Britain in the coming weeks, but one will be only obvious only when it’s sung: For the first time since 1952, the anthem will go ‘God save the king.’
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Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; Was Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
She ruled for seven decades, unshakably committed to the rituals of her role amid epic social and economic change and family scandal.
Queen Elizabeth II: A Life in Photos
Elizabeth took her first steps in a world we recognize only from sepia photographs, and became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Here are a selection of images from her life.
Long an Uneasy Prince, King Charles III Takes On a Role He Was Born To
Once an awkward, self-doubting young man, he comes to the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence.
How Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Shaped the World
The longest-serving British monarch let her clothes do the talking for her.
Operation London Bridge: What Happens After Queen Elizabeth’s Death
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a meticulously choreographed process — known as Operation London Bridge — that the palace, and the nation, has spent decades planning.
Where Is Balmoral Castle?
Her family says Queen Elizabeth is happiest at the sprawling estate, her primary summer residence.
Truss Takes Office in Time-Honored British Fashion
The transfer of power from the outgoing prime minister, Boris Johnson, was accomplished in a pair of meetings with the queen.
Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Supervision as Health Concerns Grow
The queen, who is 96, has not been hospitalized and remains at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Liz Truss Takes Over as Prime Minister and Promises Action on Energy
Liz Truss takes over as prime minister at a time of deepening economic crisis. Her first cabinet appointments reward loyalists who supported her bid for office.