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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace announced. Her death marks the end of an era for the United Kingdom, with most Brits having known no other monarch in their lifetimes. The Queen's oldest son Charles -- now King Charles III -- has ascended to the throne and is expected to address the nation today. The coming hours and days will see a series of carefully choreographed events to honor the Queen's life and guide the transition ahead, but her passing leaves a void for the UK at a time of steep change in political leadership and a looming economic recession.
Landmarks around the world were transformed Thursday to honor the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. In France, the Eiffel Tower went dark; in Brazil, the Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated in red, blue and white; and in New York, the Empire State Building lit up the city sky in royal purple.
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| The American flag flies at half-staff over the US Capitol in Washington, DC. |
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People walk by a Queen tribute, National Arts Center in Canada's capital of Ottawa. |
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| Members of the New York Yankees stand for a moment of silence prior to their game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York. |
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The Australian flag is seen flying at half-staff behind a statue of the Queen outside the Parliament House in Canberra.  |
The Superheroes are in the air as I write and will be home around 9 pm. They already have a 6 am golf time Saturday! My day is punctuated by the dogs schedule, in between I have and will be watching more tennis.
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4 comments:
In a world where everything changes so fast Queen Elisabeth was the embodiment of stability. Not only to the British but to the whole world. She really was an exceptional woman.
I'm sure you enjoy this weekend together with WW and husband. Have a lovely Sunday, Jacki.
Thank you, Elenor! I agree Queen Elizabeth ll was amazing. I felt lucky to see her in a parade on Melbourne, Australia for the Olympics then. She waved to me ( and many others!).
The queen of digital collage has done it again. Good show! :-)
Thank you, John! You are so kind.
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