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Elizabeth II. Legacy and Death
Legacy and Death
This timeline covers the final years of Queen Elizabeth II's life and her legacy.
2015
Longest-Reigning Monarch
The Queen surpassed Queen Victoria to become the longest-reigning British monarch in history.
June 2022
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
The Queen celebrated her 70 years on the throne with national and Commonwealth-wide celebrations, despite her declining health.
8 September 2022
Death
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, at the age of 96, marking the end of an era for the UK and the Commonwealth.
