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The longest reigning British monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has died at age 96. Many are probably aware, but she was a veteran of World War II. During that conflict, while she was a princess, she served as an officer in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. She was trained as a driver and mechanic and left the service as a junior commander (the female equivalent of an army captain). In 1952, after the death of her father, she became Queen of Great Britain (and numerous other Commonwealth realms) and reigned for more than 70 years.<\/p>\n

It was reported earlier today that the queen had taken ill and her family rushed to her side at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. It’s now been confirmed that she has died, surrounded by family.<\/p>\n

The King of Great Britain will now pass to her son, Charles. Unless he takes a regnal name (a change of name upon coronation similar to what popes do), he will reign as King Charles III. Prince William, his eldest son is now the heir apparent to the throne and is expected to be named Prince of Wales.<\/p>\n

Source; Fox News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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