According to CCTV News client, on September 8 local time, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died at the age of 96 in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

According to CCTV News client, on September 8 local time, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died at the age of 96 in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

On the same day, Buckingham Palace issued a statement from the king saying that the queen's death "is the saddest moment for me and all members of my family...We deeply mourn a deeply loved monarch and mother." British Prime Minister Tras also issued a statement at the Prime Minister's Office saying that the news of the Queen's death was "shocking" and that she was the "cornerstone of modern Britain."

Local time on September 6, 2022, in Balmoral Fort, England, Queen Elizabeth II was waiting for the newly elected Prime Minister Tras in the living room.

Elizabeth II was born in London on April 21, 1926. In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became queen at the age of 25. In 2015, she became the longest-reigning British monarch in history, breaking the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. In her more than 70 years of rule, she has experienced the change of 15 British prime ministers, passed through the cruel World War II and the long cold war, witnessed the financial crisis and the "Brexit", and has become the hearts of most British people. Spiritual symbol.

The longest-reigning monarch in the UK

In February 1952, when her father died, Elizabeth, then 25, became the queen of the Commonwealth.

In June this year, the UK held a Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Ascension of Elizabeth II. On June 12, she became the second longest-time monarch in global history. Elizabeth held a coronation ceremony in 1953, and celebrated the Silver Jubilee (25th Anniversary), the Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) and the Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary) in 1977, 2002 and 2012, respectively.

During the 70 years of reign, Elizabeth II experienced 15 prime ministers. She is widely loved in the UK and has witnessed great social changes. From ascending the throne in 1952 to stop visiting overseas in 2015, Elizabeth II visited more than 100 countries and regions, setting a record for visits from the British monarch. In October 1986, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to visit China.

Local time on June 2, 1953, in London, England, Elizabeth II was crowned and ascended the throne.

Local time on June 2, 1953, London, England, the crowning ceremony of Elizabeth II was grand.

June 5, 1961, London, UK, (from right to left) US President John KennedyFirst Lady of Queen Elizabeth IIJaqueline Kennedy and Prince PhilipHotel Hotel for the Presidential couple at Buckingham Palace Before the banquet group photo.

On October 12, 1986, Queen Elizabeth II of England flew to the capital airport. Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian welcomes Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was invited to visit China, which was the first time that the British head of state visited China in history.

On October 16, 1986, during Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom visited China, Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip visited Terracotta Warriors and Horses .

June 2002, London, England, during the "Golden Jubilee Celebration" of the 50th anniversary of the throne of Queen Elizabeth , the Queen and Prince Philip watched the fireworks.

Local time on November 13, 2002, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Parliament held in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh watching.

On March 15, 2006, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom announced that the Commonwealth Games will open in Melbourne .

On May 7, 2007, at a state banquet held at the State Banquet Hall in the White House in Washington, Queen Elizabeth II raised a glass toast with the US President George W. Bush .

On November 18, 2010, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom visited the University of Sheffield, England. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wore 3D glasses to watch the monitor while visiting the Advanced Manufacturing Research Center of the University of Sheffield.

Local time on June 4, 2012, in Buckingham Palace, England, was held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ascension of His Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Local time on June 26, 2015, in Bergen, Germany, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip visited the former site of the Bergen-Belson Nazi concentration camp and laid wreaths.

May 18, 2016, Queen Elizabeth II walked past the Royal Gallery before the opening ceremony of the House of Lords Parliament.

July 17, 2020, Captain Tom Moore was awarded the lord of jazz by Queen Elizabeth II at the lord ceremony of Captain Tom Moore held in Windsor Castle.

Local time on June 2, 2022, London, England, the Platinum Jubilee Celebration was held. After the King's troops fired the royal salute, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom led members of the royal family to appear on the Royal Balcony again to watch the Royal Air Force fleet flight performance together.

Local time June 2, 2022, New York, USA, New York Times Square billboard played a huge portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne.

Royal life

1947, Elizabeth was 21 years old.

On July 9 that year, she and Prince Philip announced their engagement. In November of that year, they officially got married. Their marriage lasted for 73 years until Mountbatten died in April 2021. They had four children: Prince of Wales Charles ; Prince Anne ; Prince Andrew Duke of York; Count of Prince Edward Wessex.

Among the four children, Prince Charles and her ex-wife Princess Diana have received more attention. In 1996, Charles divorced Diana . On August 31 of the following year, Diana suffered a car accident in Paris, France and unfortunately died. Within a week after Diana's death, Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace were almost overwhelmed by angry and sad British people.

Elizabeth II returned to London the day before Diana's funeral and addressed the country on live television, expressing her admiration for Diana and her feelings about the two princes "as grandmothers."

September 28, 1952, Queen Elizabeth watched Prince Charles play in Balmoral Castle, England.

1969, the TV event of the year is a documentary called The Royal Family, which is behind the scenes of the world that the first British family has never seen before. The picture shows Her Majesty the Queen and her beloved Corgi.

March 27, 1981, from left: Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Diana Spencer (Princess Diana).

On July 29, 1981, Prince Charles and Princess Diana held a wedding.

In November 2007, a commemorative photo of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip Diamond Marriage .

Local time on December 23, 2021, in London, England, Queen Elizabeth II delivered a Christmas speech. The table was filled with photos of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.

According to the order of succession of the British throne , Elizabeth II's eldest son, Crown Prince Charles, who is now 73, immediately succeeded to the throne and became the new king of Britain. His wife, Camilla, became the queen.