Queen Elizabeth II,  Dies At 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch, Dies At 96

Queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland

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Queen reigned for 70 years

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Family rushed to be by her side on Thursday

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Eldest son becomes King Charles III

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Condolences flood in from around the world

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Her eldest son, Charles, 73, has succeeded as king, according to centuries of protocol.

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