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Queen Elizabeth, the longest serving monarch in Canada’s history, has died. The global network of The Conversation is working on a series of stories about the Queen’s death and what will follow as King Charles assumes the throne. We’re sending this special newsletter now, but check with our homepage throughout the day for the latest news.
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Elizabeth II: Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
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Sean Lang, Anglia Ruskin University
Elizabeth II was a safe pair of hands for the British monarchy in a turbulent and changing era.
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The Queen in Manitoba during a 1970 royal tour.
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Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada
Queen Elizabeth harnessed goodwill from Canadians mostly as an individual, rather than as the hereditary head of an institution. But her death will lead to debate about the relevance of the monarchy.
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Laura Clancy, Lancaster University
Britain has gone through unimaginable change culturally and politically during Elizabeth’s 70-year reign.
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