as he surrenders to justice and we get our first look at his charges. all in starts right now. good evening from new york, i m chris hayes. tonight, the world is reflecting on the life and legacy of the longest reigning monarch in history, queen elizabeth ii. who died today in her home in balmoral, scotland, at the age of 96. the queen ruled over britain for 70 years, but it was not a role she was not supposed to inherit when she was born back in 1926. you see, elizabeth was the first third grandchild of king george the fifth, of the first child of his second son. she was only ten years old when her uncle, in what was at the time a remarkable turn of events, a scandal, abdicated the throne, leaving her father to take over as king. elizabeth then, first in the line of succession. she took the role and responsibility seriously from a young age, famously declaring her devotion to the duty on her 21st birthday. i declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be
multiple crimes, including conspiracy and money laundering. he is in a lot of trouble. we will get to all of that in just a few minutes. but we must begin this evening s broadcast in the united kingdom where it is already four in the morning on friday. and that nation is just beginning its full full day without a screen. elizabeth the second died at her castle in scotland earlier today. she was 96 years old. people kept out near buckingham palace in london, all night long, paying tribute to the only monarch they have known for more than 70 years. she range longer than any other british monarch in history. the late queen s eldest son inherits the throne. he is now king charles the third. tomorrow, he is expected to return to london from scotland to speak to the nation. nbc s keir simmons has more on queens elizabeth and her extraordinary life. the palace first announced this morning doctors were concerned about her health. then, around 6:30 local time, posting a statement on
king charles begins his reign. the official ten days of national mourning throughout the united kingdom for queen elizabeth began earlier today with a tribute in parliament and separate gun salutes at hyde park and edinburgh castle. 96 rounds fired for her 96 years of life. fire! then you have an enduring image from an emotional day here on thursday. this double rainbow over buckingham palace as crowds gathered to pay their respects. the burdens of ruling this nation now fall on king charles. the 73-year-old monarch arriving in london just a few hours ago and exiting his car at buckingham palace to shake hands with the people gathered there. then meeting with prime minister liz truss and members of her cabinet ahead of the most pivotal speech of his life. a prerecorded address that is expected to air next hour. back home, president biden says he will attend the queen s funeral. one of 14 u.s. presidents the queen met during her time on the thrown. joining me now, nbc seni
and reaction pouring in from across the world. president biden calling her a steadying presence for generations of britains and a states woman of unmatched dignity. the queen intensely private but also very public,ening during the troubles and tragedies of the royal family as the matriarch, a figure of enduring global fascination. will her life captured in headlines and by hollywood. to nishgts the queen s legacy. her relationship with the america and its presidents as the world remembers queen elizabeth ii. good evening. the queen is dead. at 96, elizabeth ii is gone leaving an aching hole in the hearts of britians, most having never existed in a world without her. she was the comforting touch stone for her people and for her royal family during moments of tragedy and challenge. t world. her formal pintment of a new british prime minister just two days ago, providing her last public photo and completing a remarkable arc of history across her 70-year reign as queen. tonig
tonight, queen elizabeth the second has been one of the most famous public figures for decades. our own molly hunter has a look at her enormous influence, not just on world issues, but in pop culture. the queen s image was recognizable around the world. the pop cultural icon. the queen has been depicted in popular culture for than any other person because she s a global icon, she s immediately recognizable anywhere and everywhere in the world. and she s been around for such a long time. at a glance, queen elizabeth was known for her handbags, her, pros her eye catching bright colors, some say her outfits reflect the belief that she had to be seen to be believed. others took inspiration from her likeness, and while shows the movies of the world took off