Elizabeth was extraordinarily popular among her people and therefore widely accepted and respected by them. This rendered the British monarchy conceptually popular as well as opposed to republicanism. The same cannot arguably be said of Charles, although he will now have an opportunity to prove himself and gain greater confidence of British citizens. š Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96: Prince Charles Succeeds As King of Britain.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died atĀ Balmoral today. She was under medical supervision and her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlierĀ on Thursday. She came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed a phenomenal social change.Ā Her eldest son, Charles said the death of his beloved mother was "aĀ moment of great