2022 ⟶ Queen Elizabeth II Dies; Charles III Becomes King
September 8: Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96, and is succ...
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👑 Edward VIII Ascends to British Throne
January 20: Edward VIII becomes King of the British Commonwealth and Emperor of India.⟶
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South Africa👑 Elizabeth II Ascends to the British Throne
February 6: Queen Elizabeth II becomes Monarch of the Commonwealth realms.⟶
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Sri Lanka👑 Elizabeth II's Coronation Ceremony
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United KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew ZealandSouth Africa👑 Queen Elizabeth II Dies; Charles III Becomes King
September 8: Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96, and is succeeded by Charles III.⟶
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United KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew Zealand👑 Charles III Crowned King
May 6: Charles III is crowned king of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms.⟶
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Tuvalu👑 Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Announces Abdication
December 31: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announces her abdication on January 14 after 52 years on the throne.⟶
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