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Queen Elizabeth II passed away this Thursday, September 8, at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The news was released a few hours after the monarchy’s administrative headquarters issued a brief note warning of “concerns” about the monarch’s state of health. Her children and her closest relatives rushed to Balmoral Palace, in Scotland, to accompany the leader in what were the last moments of her life.
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.” with these words Buckingham Palace confirmed the death Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in history.
The queen, with more than 70 years leading the British crown, died after showing some signs of weakening in her health, for which her doctors asked her to restrict travel or long journeys.
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- 13: 37 (BOG) “The death of my beloved mother is a moment of greatest sadness for me and my family”
In a statement, the new 73-year-old king deeply regretted the sovereign’s departure. “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty Her Queen, is a moment of greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” he noted.
Flags on the nation’s landmark buildings were lowered to half-staff as an official period of mourning was announced. Royal residences usually open to the public will remain closed.
“We deeply regret the death of a beloved sovereign and a very dear mother. I know that his loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the kingdoms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world, ”added the monarch who will officially be called Charles III, as announced in his speech by the British prime minister, Liz Truss.
The bells of Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral are expected to ring their bells at noon on Friday 9 September, a day on which ceremonial salvos will also be fired in Hyde Park and on Tower Hill in London.
As is traditional, official officials brought a notice confirming the queen’s death to the gates of Buckingham Palace. A large crowd gathered to hear him and Royal Parks staff erected metal barriers to control the public.
Dozens of people gathered and sang the national anthem outside the administrative headquarters of the country’s monarchy, with many crying after the flag was lowered to half-staff.
- 13:23 (BOG) “Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which the modern United Kingdom was built”
From number 10 Downing Street, the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, delivered a warm speech in which she highlighted the role of Queen Elizabeth II in the history of the country and the world.
Truss described it as the “very spirit” of the nation and “the rock on which the modern United Kingdom was built”.
Likewise, the political leader highlighted the sense of service of the monarch who, even at 96 years of age, and until shortly before her health problems, continued to lead her work.
The most recent public view was precisely the confirmation of Truss as the new premier, replacing Boris Johnson, on Tuesday, September 6, at Balmoral Palace.
“Our country grew and flourished under his reign. The United Kingdom is the great country that it is today thanks to her,” said the leader of the Government.
- 12:30(BOG) “The queen died peacefully at Balmoral”
Along with the confirmation of the death, the administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom ratified the succession to the throne of his son, Prince Charles and his wife Camila Parker, the Duchess of Cornwall who will now hold the position of Queen Consort.
“The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow,” the note added.
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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
His 73-year-old eldest son becomes King of the United Kingdom and head of state for 14 other kingdoms, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Shortly before the death of the longest-serving monarch was reported, Buckingham Palace issued an unusual message stating “concern” about the state of the sovereign’s health.
Immediately, the closest members of his family, including his four children and Prince William and his brother the Duke of Sussex, Harry, rushed to the Scottish House of the queen where he traditionally spent his summers and his last months of work. life.
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