Queen Elizabeth II, the
longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on
Thursday, 8th February 2022, at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has
announced.
In keeping with the royal tradition, a written statement announcing the Queen's death was displayed on the gates of Buckingham
Palace. In a striking moment just after the official announcement was made, the heavy rain battering London stopped and a large double rainbow appeared over the palace.
"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," the royal family said in
a statement posted on its official social media, referring to Charles as the
new King for the first time.
The King said in a statement that the
Queen's death was "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. I know
her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the
Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world," he said in a
statement.
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