Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away “peacefully” at the age of 96 at her secluded castle in Balmoral, two days after choosing Liz Truss as her 15th prime minister during her 70-year reign.
The Queen saw significant societal change after ascending to the throne in 1952.
His Majesty the King Charles III confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday, saying: “The passing of my dear mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a time of the greatest grief for me and all members of my family.
“We deeply lament the loss of a beloved mother and beloved Sovereign. I am confident that the nation, the Realms, the Commonwealth, as well as a large number of people all over the world, will be devastated by her passing.
He stated that he and his family will be “comforted and strengthened by our awareness of the respect and profound affection in which The Queen was so universally held” during the time of loss and transformation.
According to Buckingham Palace, the King and the Queen Consort will stay in Balmoral until this evening and travel back to London the next day.
“We deeply lament the loss of a beloved mother and beloved Sovereign. I am confident that the nation, the Realms, the Commonwealth, as well as a large number of people all over the world, will be devastated by her passing.
He stated that he and his family will be “comforted and strengthened by our awareness of the respect and profound affection in which The Queen was so universally held” during the time of loss and transformation.
According to Buckingham Palace, the King and the Queen Consort will stay in Balmoral until this evening and travel back to London the next day.
After worries about her health mounted early on Thursday, her family gathered at her Scottish estate. Additionally, crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace in anticipation of news regarding the Queen’s condition and broke down in tears when they learned of her passing. At 18:30 BST, the Union flag above the palace was lowered to half-staff.
As the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth states following the death of his mother, her oldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will preside over the nation in grief.
Following the Queen’s placement under medical supervision, all of her children made their way to Balmoral, which is close to Aberdeen.
Prince William, her grandson, is also present, and Prince Harry is en route.
Prince Philip, the late Queen’s spouse, died in April of last year at age 99.
As the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth states following the death of his mother, her oldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will preside over the nation in grief.
Following the Queen’s placement under medical supervision, all of her children made their way to Balmoral, which is close to Aberdeen.
Prince William, her grandson, is also present, and Prince Harry is en route.
Prince Philip, the late Queen’s spouse, died in April of last year at age 99.
As the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth states following the death of his mother, her oldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will preside over the nation in grief.
Following the Queen’s placement under medical supervision, all of her children made their way to Balmoral, which is close to Aberdeen.
Prince William, her grandson, is also present, and Prince Harry is en route.
Prince Philip, the late Queen’s spouse, died in April of last year at age 99.
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