Britain's Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96: a look back (40 images)

Queen Elizabeth II of Britain died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022. She was 96 and Britain's longest-serving monarch, having reigned for 70 years. Born in 1926, she ascended to the throne in 1952. In the reent past, she has suffered COVID-19 and the loss of her husband, Prince Philip.

Elizabeth shares a laugh with members of her Canadian military escort as she departs the Museum of the Regiments in Calgary, May 25, 2005. Photo by Heinz Ruckemann/UPI

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Elizabeth carries a bouquet of flowers she received from the crowd of royal well-wishers gathered for her visit to Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada on October 10, 2002. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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Elizabeth and Philip make their way down from the plane as they arrive at Pearson International Airport for the Toronto leg of their 12-day Royal Golden Jubilee Visit to Canada on October 9, 2002. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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Elizabeth shakes hands with American actress Jayne Mansfield in London on November 6, 1957. UPI File Photo

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