Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96

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Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace announces



The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.

"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," Buckingham Palace said.

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the world's oldest head of state.

On her death, the Queen's eldest son and heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales, has become King of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms.

No official details have been released about what will happen over the coming days, but it is anticipated that the Queen will be given a full state funeral, as is traditional to mark the death of a monarch.

It is also expected that her body will lie in state to allow the public to pay tribute.

The King will sign off the final plans in the coming days.

https://news.sky.com/story/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died-aged-96-buckingham-palace-announces-12692823

Prince Charles Becomes King At Age 73 Following Queen Elizabeth's Death
Carly Ledbetter
Thu, September 8, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Prince Charles is king at last.

The British heir apparent, who is 73, ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the palace said Thursday. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

The queen, who lived to be 96, reigned for an astounding 70 years. Prince William, 40, and Prince George, 9, are now first and second in line to the throne.

Charles does not need a coronation ceremony in order to officially become king, as he gained the title immediately after his mother’s death.


Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles during the state opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in 2019. Charles has become the king of England following his mother's death. (Photo: WPA Pool via Getty Images)

As sovereign, Charles has also assumed his mother’s titles as defender of the faith and supreme governor of the Church of England.

He is also now the head of the Commonwealth, a title that is not hereditary, but decided upon by Commonwealth leaders.

Queen Elizabeth previously made it clear that it was her “sincere wish” for Charles to take over the title. The motion was formally approved by leaders in April 2018 after the late monarch’s endorsement.


Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles attend the state opening of Parliament in 2019. (Photo: WPA Pool via Getty Images)

Temple wrote:

__ My Queen is no longer;
Long live King Charles.

(Our Queen)

Did you move back to Canada???