Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth, died Thursday at the age of 96. Elizabeth held the British throne for seven decades — second only to Louis XIV of France as the longest-reigning monarch in history. Her son Charles has now become Britain’s new king, taking the name of King Charles III. The queen’s death prompted tributes from British allies across the globe, including President Biden, while former British colonies have used the occasion to call on the U.K. to make amends for its colonial crimes. We’ll have more on the life and legacy of Elizabeth II after headlines.