The Countdown: Remembering life, legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
In this edition of "The Eyewitness News Countdown," we detail the life and legacy of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
After serving 70 years on the throne, she died Thursday at the age of 96.
Queen Elizabeth II endured through 15 prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, becoming an institution and an icon, as well as a rock of stability in a turbulent era for her country and the world.
On Thursday night, we honored her legacy with team coverage at home and overseas.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II's 3 visits to NYC
Britain's longest-reigning monarch visited NYC three times -- in the '50s, the '70s and then 12 years ago when she addressed the U.N. and visited Ground Zero.
What to know about funeral, coronation, more
With the queen's death come questions about what happens next, as the world has not witnessed a changeover in Britain's monarchy in 70 years. Here's what's likely to take place in the coming days.
House of Windsor: Queen Elizabeth II's line of succession
Prince Charles, the Queen's oldest son, immediately ascends to the throne as King, putting his eldest son, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, first in line for the throne. Here's what we know about the British royal family's line of succession.
You can watch 'The Countdown' live Monday-Friday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7NY.com or our ABC7NY app on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV and Android TV.
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