The Guardian Queen : Queen Elizabeth II end of an era, The world of a queen

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Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and 15 at the time of her death.

Born: 21 April 1926, Bruton Street, London, United Kingdom

Died: 8 September 2022, Balmoral Castle, United Kingdom

Full name: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor

Spouse: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (m. 1947-2021)

Children: King Charles III, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, more

Grandchildren: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, William, Prince of Wales, Princess Beatrice, more

Parents: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, George VI