September 8
September 8
Queen Elizabeth II dies; Charles becomes King
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest‑reigning monarch in British history, dies at age 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The crown passes to her eldest son, now…
This Year in History:
2022
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest‑reigning monarch in British history, dies at age 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The crown passes to her eldest son, now…