Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain since 1952, died on Thursday at the age of 96. She reigned for longer than any other ruler of the United Kingdom, spanning seventy years and fifteen prime ministers.

NPR's Frank Langfitt brings us the story of her life and reign, including the ups and downs of the royal family during her tenure.

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