Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, has died at 96

Thursday, 8 September 2022 Thursday, 8 September 2022 By : Quick Insurance Guru By : Quick Insurance Guru

Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has died at the age of 96.

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The queen "died peacefully" on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, royal family officials announced.

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Her son Charles, 73, is now king and will be known as King Charles III. Officials said he remains at Balmoral and will return to London on Friday.

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"The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family," the king said in a statement.

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"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.

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Elizabeth had been placed under medical supervision earlier Thursday, officials said.

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"Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision

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Mourners gather at Buckingham Palace after Thursday's announcement that Queen Elizabeth II has died.

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