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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, stands in front of Abdullah, who would later become king, with members of the Jordanian Army on her arrival for a State Visit, in Amman, Jordan, March 27 1984. Not long after Queen Elizabeth II inherited her throne, large swaths of the world broke free from British control. Yet today after her death, British-installed monarchies still reign over millions across the Middle East. (AP Photo/Saade, File)

Queen’s reign saw British leave Mideast with a mixed legacy

By Isabel Debre - Associated Press

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace, London, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, from where it will rest overnight in the Bow Room. (Paul Childs/Pool Photo via AP)

Crowds flock to London to see queen’s coffin procession

By Mike Corder and Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Members of the public join the queue on the South Bank, as they wait to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state ahead of her funeral, in London, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

Live updates: Public views queen’s coffin in ancient hall

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The Koh-i-noor, or &quot;mountain of light,&quot; diamond, set in the Maltese Cross at the front of the crown made for Britain's late Queen Mother Elizabeth, is seen on her coffin, along with her personal standard, a wreath and a note from her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, as it is drawn to London's Westminster Hall in this April 5, 2002. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to London’s medieval Westminster Hall from Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin will lie in state for four days until her funeral on Monday. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

What to know about the queen’s lying in state in Westminster

By Sylvia Hui - Associated Press

A book of condolence and photo of Queen Elizabeth II are displayed at a church in the district of Southall in London, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. In a church in a West London district known locally as Little India, a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II lies open. Five days after the monarch’s passing, few have signed their names. The congregation of 300 is made up largely of the South Asian diaspora, like the majority of the estimated 70,000 people living in the district of Southall, a community tucked away in London's outer reaches of London and built on waves of migration that span 100 years. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

A London diaspora district remembers a queen — ambivalently

By Samya Kullab - Associated Press

Britain's King Charles III, center, and other members of the royal family hold a vigil at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, Monday Sept. 12, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool via AP)

Live updates: Queen’s coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

What Made the Queen Elizabeth II Great Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The reach of Queen Elizabeth II

By Cal Thomas

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses a press conference after news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the Beehive in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability in a turbulent era for her country and the world, died Thursday, Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)

Live updates: King and siblings stand vigil to honor queen

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Floral tributes to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II placed outside Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Queen's coffin will be transported Sunday on a journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie at rest before being moved to London later in the week. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Live updates: Chinese president congratulates Britain’s king

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A member of the Coldstream Guards on duty in Friary Court outside of St James's Palace in London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, before the Accession Council ceremony, where King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarch. Charles automatically became King on the death of his mother, but the Accession Council, attended by Privy Councillors, confirms his role. (Daniel Leal/pool photo via AP)

Live updates: French president sends condolences to PM Truss

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, where King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarch. (Victoria Jones/Pool Photo via AP)

King Charles approves bank holiday for UK, closing schools, most businesses for Queen’s funeral

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

From left, Kate, the Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk to meet members of the public at Windsor Castle, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, in Windsor, England, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Kirsty O'Connor/Pool Photo via AP)

Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny

By Sylvia Hui - Associated Press

Illustration on Queen Elizabeth's passing by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Long live the Queen!

By Everett Piper

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the A40 in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Britain, Commonwealth nations to update money with the face of King Charles III

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Raindrops are seen on a photograph left at the gates of Buckingham Palace by a mourner in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II as Charles becomes king

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless and Sylvia Hui - Associated Press

A man lays flowers at a floral tribute outside Government House following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability in a turbulent era for her country and the world, died Thursday, Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mourned

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The American flag is lowered to half-staff over the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

America’s leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as a warm, steady leader

By Joseph Clark and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden listens to questions asked by reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden mourns death of Queen Elizabeth, says she ‘defined an era’

By Joseph Clark - The Washington Times

People gather in front of Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are &quot;concerned for Her Majesty's health.&quot; Members of the royal family traveled to Scotland to be with the 96-year-old monarch. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Live updates: Crowd gathers outside Buckingham Palace

Associated Press

Prince Charles is seated next to the Queen's crown during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster in London, May 10, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II did not attend the opening of Parliament amid ongoing mobility issues. Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, that moment has finally arrived. Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became king on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

After a lifetime of preparation, Charles takes the throne

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press