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Britain’s longest-reigning Queen, Elizabeth II, has died at 96

September 9, 2022
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Britain's longest-reigning Queen, Elizabeth II, has died at 96

In her long reign, Queen Elizabeth II was known for her fierce sense of duty and her unwavering commitment to serving her throne and her people.

As British influence waned, society underwent radical transformations, and the role of the monarchy was called into question, she became the one constant in a world of flux for many.

The announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday by Buckingham Palace was a historic moment for Britain.

Queen Elizabeth became the first British monarch to reign for 70 years on February 6, 2022. The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth celebrated the occasion with a Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born on 21 April 1926 in Mayfair, London, and has reigned as Queen Elizabeth II ever since.

On June 2, 1953, at the age of 27, Elizabeth was crowned at Westminster Abbey in front of an estimated 20 million people worldwide via television.

Queen Elizabeth’s third cousin and a former prince of Greece and Denmark, Philip Mountbatten, was her husband in a Westminster Abbey marriage ceremony in November 1947.

Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward are Elizabeth and Prince Phillip’s four children. Prince Phillip passed away in April 2021.

Cause of Death

The royal family made the sad announcement online, stating that she (Queen Elizabeth II) had “died peacefully.” The cause of death was not included in the announcement.

In history, Queen Elizabeth I died, leaving the public shrouded in mystery about her cause of death. One popular theory, however, holds that blood poisoning slowly took its toll on Queen (Elizabeth I) before she finally passed away in 1603.

Elizabeth II died funeral

Economic Impact

Operation London Bridge commences immediately after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Charles, who will be immediately referred to as King Charles, will have his siblings kiss his hands as he ascends to the throne and assume the title of royal family. The situation at London Bridge will be communicated to the prime minister. 

The codename “London Bridge” was assigned to Queen Elizabeth II by government officials to be used on secure lines to inform prominent members of British society of her death.

Banks and the stock market will be closed on the day of the queen’s death. Probably most establishments will do the same out of deference to her Majesty. This will be the first major setback to the British economy since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. 

The government will pledge its allegiance to King Charles with a 41-gun salute after he gives his first speech as king via livestream. After that, King Charles plans to tour the United Kingdom, where he’ll meet with leaders and other local officials.

The British economy will undergo significant changes over the course of several years. To begin with, new currency must be printed with King Charles’ image. It will take time for the currency issued prior to the death of Queen Elizabeth II to be phased out of circulation. 

British passports will also require some revisions, as they currently state, “Request and require in the Name of Her Majesty all those who may be concerned to permit the bearer to pass freely and without hindrance.” New stamps bearing the image of King Charles’s head will also be required.

It is estimated that the death of the queen will cost the British economy between $1.6 billion and $7 billion, due to the number of days off work, the cost of the funeral, the need to update passports, uniforms for the military and police, and the value of the currency.

The passing of the queen will mark the end of a historical era for the United Kingdom, with consequences that will be felt not only in Britain but across the globe.