The Royal Household introduced that the longest-serving monarch in British historical past, Queen Elizabeth II, handed away on Thursday afternoon. Buckingham Palace confirmed the information in a press release on Twitter.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen consort will stay at Balmoral this night and can return to London tomorrow.”
The unlucky information comes simply hours after The Palace introduced that the Queen was below medical supervision because of considerations for her well being. Shortly after, stories started to floor citing that the Queen’s youngsters and grandchildren , together with Prince Charles and his spouse, Prince William and Prince Harry, traveled to be by her facet.
There have been additionally stories that BBC modified its web site banner from crimson to black in preparation for her passing.
BBC has modified its web site banner from crimson to black as your entire UK Royal Household goes to Queen Elizabeth’s bedside. Seems just like the inevitable information is being ready #QueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/XOYgbKZZgo
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The Queen’s eldest son Charles addressed the nation, as he’s set to reign as the brand new King following his mom’s passing.
The demise of my beloved mom Her Majesty The Queen, is a second of the best disappointment for me and all members of my household. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mom. I do know her loss can be deeply felt all through the nation, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by numerous individuals all over the world.”
Queen Elizabeth took her place on the throne on the age of 25 after the sudden passing of her father King George VI. Since then, she’s noticed her nation via the recovering levels of WWII and oversaw the decolonization of Africa and the Caribbean.
The Queen made her final public look simply days in the past to greet Britain’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday.
