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Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Today I want to introduce the story of her life – from unexpectedly becoming Queen, to the breakup of the British Empire, to her later years of popularity.

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Reign (n) -the period of time when a king or queen rules a country

Queen Elizabeth’s reign lasted 70 years

Monarch (n) – a king or queen

Britain’s head of state is a constitutional monarch

Duty (n) – work you have to do for your job or because you feel it is right

Queen Elizabeth felt it was her duty to serve the UK

To succeed (v) – to take an official job or position after someone else

King Charles III has succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II

Heir (n) – a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies

Prince William is now the heir to throne

Coronation (n) – a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place in 1953

Scandal (n) – an action or event that causes shock or disapproval

Despite scandals, the Queen remained popular in the UK

Condolence (n) – sympathy or sadness for the family or friends of a person who has died

World leaders have sent their condolences to King Charles and the Royal Family

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