As Britain mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday, a string of dominions, realms and former colonies marked the loss of a shared figurehead and an irreplaceable link to a quickly fading era. Although she was 96 years old, the queen's death came as an emotional jolt felt from Africa to the Pacific. Dr. Sean Lang, Senior Lecturer in History at Anglia Ruskin University, joins FRANCE 24 to offer us a look back at the 70-year reign of Elizabeth II and the post-colonial relationship she fostered with the Commonwealth of Nations. Dr. Lang describes the crucial role she played in ensuring "that the Commonwealth idea survived." For the most part, Dr. Lang says that she remained very popular among Commonwealth nations over the years which reinforced the bond between the United Kingdom and its former colonies.
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