Elizabeth II
Biography
Crowned at 25, she reigned 70 years through decolonization, Cold War, and digital revolution. Fifteen prime ministers from Churchill to Truss. Duty above all, she rarely erred publicly, the 1992 annus horribilis, Diana death 1997, handled with eventual grace. Commonwealth stewardship, the 2022 Platinum Jubilee closed her era. She died at Balmoral, Charles III succeeded instantly.
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