The last queen of England was Elizabeth II.
Elizabeth II reigned as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death on 8 September 2022.
Here's a breakdown of her reign:
- Ascension: She ascended to the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952.
- Reign Length: Her reign of over 70 years was the longest of any British monarch and the second-longest of a sovereign country monarch in recorded history.
- Death: She died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022.
- Succession: Upon her death, her eldest son, Charles, became King Charles III.
Because the United Kingdom is a unitary state consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the monarch reigns over the entire UK, not just England. Therefore, while she was the last queen of England, she was more accurately the last queen of the United Kingdom.
