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From a young age, Charles was widely quoted and often in the spotlight as the son of the most famous woman in the world and heir to the British throne.

The line of succession to the throne changes after the death of queen Elizabeth II, as her eldest son and heir, Charles, Prince of Wales, becomes king.

King Charles inherits not just the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, but also her private fortune -- without having to pay inheritance tax.

During her long life of public duty and protocol, Queen Elizabeth II occasionally shared in her subjects' ordinary lives -- often during sneaked or staged encounters.

From a string of US presidents to Lady Gaga, Queen Elizabeth II met leading political and artistic personalities from around the globe during her record-breaking time on the throne.

From a White House bedroom to culinary delights, here are 10 things named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II:

Queen Elizabeth II's corgi dogs were the most loyal of all the monarch's servants, providing domestic companionship during nearly a century in the public glare.

As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II was bound by convention to observe strict political neutrality and restraint.

Queen Elizabeth II's reign encompassed to a large degree Britain's declining global influence, from an empire that once bestrode the world to a middle-ranking economy.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was not just Queen Elizabeth II. She was simply The Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most recognisable people on earth, seen often but not always heard from.

Here are some of the key moments defining the reign of Queen Elizabeth II:

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died on Thursday. She was 96.

Jeep will launch its first all-electric SUV for Europe, the "Avenger", next year, CEO Christian Meunier told AFP on Thursday, as its parent company Stellantis moves away from fossil fuel vehicles.

NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.

The euro slid on Thursday despite a record interest rate hike by the European Central Bank as US Fed chief Jerome Powell made hawkish comments.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of an independence hero venerated for taking up arms against the British, but controversial for his collaboration with Nazi Germany's war machine.

NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth II's closest family rushed to Scotland on Thursday, after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.

The Federal Reserve must continue to act "strongly" to cool demand and contain price pressures to avoid a repeat of the inflation surge the US economy suffered in the 1970s and 1980s, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Eurozone stocks and the euro slid on Thursday as the European Central Bank warned of more interest rate hikes and a possible recession to get a grip on soaring inflation.

Queen Elizabeth II's closest family travelled to join the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday after doctors placed her under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.

A United Arab Emirates firm signed a contract with Afghanistan on Thursday to manage air traffic across the country as the Taliban authorities seek to expand international flights.

Fears grew on Thursday for Queen Elizabeth II after Buckingham Palace said her doctors were "concerned" for her health and recommended that she remain under medical supervision.

The European Central Bank announced the largest rate hike in its history Thursday, as runaway energy prices drove eurozone inflation to new heights.