Queen Elizabeth II , Is Dead at 96.
Queen Elizabeth II, died on September 8.
'Newsweek' reports that the death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch was confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
'Newsweek' reports that the death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch was confirmed by Buckingham 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, Buckingham Palace, via statement.
The announcement of the queen's death was made at around 1:30 p.m.
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Her death comes just 17 months after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on April 9, 2021.
Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947.
They met for the first time in 1934.
Queen Elizabeth II was coronated at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953.
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Queen Elizabeth II was coronated at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953.
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Over the queen's 70-year reign, she played an instrumental role in the advancement of the Commonwealth of Nations.
'Newsweek' reports that the queen's death is likely to send shockwaves throughout the world, particularly among the 15 countries for which she was the head of state.
She also served as the head of the Commonwealth, 54 countries mostly from Britain's former empire.
Flags will fly at half mast across Britain to mark the nation's mourning.
