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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II, born in London in 1926, became monarch in 1952 and served for seventy years. Her time as sovereign spanned extensive global and societal transformations. She was the ruler of numerous Commonwealth realms and held the distinction of being the longest-reigning British monarch, as well as one of the longest-reigning sovereigns globally.

Her service included periods of intense political change, such as the era of decolonisation in Africa and significant developments within the United Kingdom. She also managed the nation's relationship with the European Communities through its entry and eventual departure. The Queen's reign concluded in 2022.

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