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William is first in line, followed by George, Charlotte and Louis.

Elizabeth II was a mother of four, grandmother to eight and great-granny to a large number of youngsters.

The website has a black background, the royal crest and a picture of the Queen on her coronation day.

She was a great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria and undertook National Service during the war.

Born third in line to the throne, she arrived by caesarean section at her grandparents’ London home.

Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.

Princess Elizabeth’s Norman Hartnell gown was decorated with more than 10,000 pearls and crystals.

Elizabeth II remained something of an enigma despite her worldwide fame.

Charles lacks the ‘mystique’ that surrounded his mother, a leading historian says.

The monarch was Defender of the Faith.

Philip impressed a young Princess Elizabeth by jumping over the tennis nets at Dartmouth Naval College.

The veteran broadcaster has anchored on major royal milestones throughout the years.

The monarch was a fan of the Billy Bass singing fish.

The monarch appeared in numerous illuminating documentaries over the years.

Members of the public outside the Palace gates turned round to take pictures of the rainbow that appeared after a heavy downpour.

Only legislation could have prevented the former Mrs Parker Bowles from becoming queen, but she was publicly endorsed in the role by Elizabeth II.

The Queen’s coffin will be draped in a royal flag and guarded around the clock.

William is now first in line to the throne.

A procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and a service in St Giles’ Cathedral are now expected to form part of the plans in the aftermath.

The Prince of Wales, now King, has become known for his charity work rather than his past personal troubles.