She had reigned for more than 70 years
The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed in a statement.
Britain’s longest-serving monarch passed away at Balmoral on Thursday.
Princess Elizabeth was born on 21 April 1926 and became the Queen in 1952 following the death of King George. She was coronated on 2 June 1953 at the age of just 25.
Earlier on Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced that Her Majesty was under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned.
At 18.30 that night, after all her children had travelled to be by her side, it was announced that she had passed away peacefully.
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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
A statement from His Majesty The King read:
“The death of my beloved Mother is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.”
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Tributes have poured in since the announcement, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling saying she was a “thread winding through all our lives”.
Most British people have never known another monarch, so she’s been a thread winding through all our lives. She did her duty by the country right up until her dying hours, and became an enduring, positive symbol of Britain all over the world. She’s earned her rest. #TheQueen
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 8, 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Queen was a “presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”
As we look back at her life and her reign that spanned so many decades, Canadians will always remember and cherish Her Majesty’s wisdom, compassion, and warmth. Our thoughts are with the members of the Royal Family during this most difficult time.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 8, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed his sentiment, describing it as an “irreparable loss”.
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the
people, we extend sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 8, 2022
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