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The professor sparked outrage when she wished the queen a painful death. She tells the Guardian about the UK’s role in the ‘slaughter’ her mother fled

Like the start of his mother’s reign all those years ago, King Charles III’s reign has begun in the middle of a war. Today, it is the war in Ukraine. In February 1952, it was the Korean War.

The Government is pressing ahead with the energy plan while parliament is postponed

She succeeded to the throne in 1952 when Winston Churchill was running the country

The Queen held weekly meetings with the prime minister of the time throughout her long reign.

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, the Queen held weekly audiences with the nation's political leaders over 70 years to discuss their plans and offer wise counsel on the issues of the day

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth ll worked with 15 British prime ministers in her 70-year reign. Here are some key moments that give insight into their relationships with the Queen.

She has ruled for 70 years

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady