Her uncle was Edward VIII who married Wallis Simpson.
Because of this her father became King: George VI.
So she wasn't really in line to the throne to begin with.
She spent 70 years as Britain's head of state.
Over 80% of the country didn't live under any other King or Queen.
Britain is now in a period of national mourning.
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Mourning means...
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The Queen is ___ by King Charles III.
And Charles has become King instantly.... even before his coronation.
The coronation is the ceremony where the new King or Queen is crowned.
coronation
There has already been some controversy....
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Do you think EVERYTHING should close for the funeral?
The late Queen Elizabeth II.
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What does "late" mean in this context?
You might also hear of "republicans".
In this context a "republican" is someone who thinks there shouldn't be a Royal Family.
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Are you a republican?
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