Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has died. During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II advised 15 British prime ministers, met 12 American presidents, lent her name to over 600 charitable organisations and owned more than 40 Pembrokeshire Welsh Corgi dogs. Along with her consort, Prince Philip—by her side until his death in 2021—she witnessed the evolution of Britain from a declining imperial power to a multicultural country embracing change. The unique circumstances of the queen’s reign mean that it is unlikely to be repeated. The new monarch, King Charles III, is Britain’s longest-serving heir-apparent and is the oldest new monarch in the country’s history.

The Economist, September 8th 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign was the longest of any British monarch—and spanned a period in which the world has radically changed. This is the story of her remarkable life pic.twitter.com/fLvP6MTyhk

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) September 8, 2022