On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away after her 70-year monarchy of England. She died peacefully after a long life.

The queen first took to the throne in 1952, where she was the longest reigning monarch England leader. She has lived through World War II, Hitler’s reign, and has met 13 US presidents. With a troubled history, people learned to love the queen and everything she has done throughout her tenure as Queen of England.

The royal family was hit hard by the news but knew this death would come. Her son King Charles said this about the death of the Queen, “moment of great sadness” for him and his family and that her loss would be “deeply felt” around the world. The new heir to the throne will be prince William, her grandson.