She was born a royal with little hope of wearing the crown. Here are the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Sep 08, 2022 She was born a royal with little hope of wearing the crown. Here are the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth's reign lasted from the industrial age to the internet age — 70 years of endurance and stoicism in which she met generations of legendary global leaders and helped steer Britain through the loss of its empire and its emergence as a midsize multicultural nation. Now as Britons reel from the death of the woman they watched grow from a young queen to the nation's grandmother, her lasting legacy is remembered — even while questions remain about how, and whether, the monarchy will endure her loss. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy