Queen Elizabeth Il has died at Balmoral at the age of 96.
The royal family announced the passing of the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom who reigned for 70 years today, Thursday 8th, September 2022.
According to a statement issued by the Palace announcing the queen’s death: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
The announcement comes after Buckingham Palace issued a statement earlier on Thursday that the Queen was under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health.
All four of her children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, traveled to Balmoral to be with the Queen, along with her grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry.
Charles, who became King on the death of his mother, said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.
“I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
Officials brought a notice confirming the Queen’s death to the gates of Buckingham Palace as crowds gathered.
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, in Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926, the queen dedicated her life to her royal duty.
She was the first British monarch in history to reach her Platinum Jubilee and died just three months after the national celebrations in June celebrating her 70 years on the throne.
