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Queen Elizabeth’s death deprives Britain and the world of a rock of stability

As presidents, dictators, and prime ministers fell, Queen Elizabeth II provided an oasis of continuity and dignity — and humor.

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on a big screen in Leicester Square in central London, Thursday following the announcement of her death.
A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on a big screen in Leicester Square in central London, Thursday following the announcement of her death.Read moreJames Manning / AP