Queen Elizabeth has died at the age of 96 years following unknown illness that saw her health move from concerning to deteriorating as confirmed by her doctors.
Confirming the news was the Buckingham Palace who noted that the Queen died peaceful at Balmoral. It continues to confirm that King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral and return to London tomorrow morning.
“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.” Read the statement.
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Speaking after the news was the Queen’s son and now King Charles who noted that the news was of great sadness to to him and the entire family.
“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.” Said King Charles.
He continued by noting that during this time of mourning and change, him and the entire family will be comforted by the respect and affection the Queen held.
“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held, ” said King Charles
Also mourning the Queen was newly elected UK Prime Minister Liz Truss who referred to her as the rock that Britain was built from providing the country with stability and strength.