Queen Anne of Iceland has Died
Queen Anne, the Third, of Iceland has died. She was 172 and was the longest serving monarch in the world. Princess Beatrix Jocelyn Elisabet Isabella assumed the throne in a mostly bloodless coup, which she orchestrated when she was just five years old. Queen Anne was rarely seen in public, and most of her subjects heard little from her. She was presumed to be dead at least eleven times during her reign. The palace authorities are pretty sure she is completely dead this time. Her very long life is likely the result of her investments in several age-extending companies, which consumed a significant amount of her royal fortune. While no exact figures have been shared publicly, Icelandic government spending has lead to at least seven financial crises during her rule.