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Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years ascending the throne in 1952. Throughout her many years she witnessed enormous social change, The Mirror's Rachael Bletchly discusses the impressive legacy the beloved monarch leaves

The monarch had close connections to the church – a focal point during times of national celebration and sadness.

People of every religious faith are united around Manchester in their mourning of passing of The Queen.

Periods in British history are often referred to using the name of the king or queen who was on the throne at the time

England’s first female monarch took the throne in 1553

The Queen’s accession seemed to herald a fresh start for Britain. But as politics became more squalid, her bland persona was a good match for the monarchy’s survival instinct, says playwright David Hare

The death of Queen Elizabeth marks the end of an era and as the UK enters its mourning period, many changes are expected to take place. 

When Elizabeth II succeeded the throne, the last vestiges of the British Empire were still intact

When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the second world war. Rebuilding work was still ongoing, and rationing key products such as sugar, eggs, cheese and meat would continue for another year or so.