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

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

Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 2012.
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Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has failed at the age of 96.

The queen" died peacefully" on Thursday autumn at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, royal family official declared.

Her son Charles, 73, is now king and will be known as King Charles III. official said he remains at Balmoral and will return to London on Friday." The death of my favored Mom, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the topmost sadness for me and all members of my family," the king said in a statement." We mourn profoundly the end of a cherished Sovereign and a important- favored mama. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by innumerous people around the world." Camilla, his another lady, will be known as queen consort.

Elizabeth had been placed under medical supervision before Thursday, officers said." Following more evaluation this morning, The Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," the palace had said in a statement.

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest- ruling monarch, has died

Other members of the royal family had also traveled to Balmoral, including her grandson Prince William, who's now the inheritor apparent. Prince Harry, who was formerly in the country for a charity event, was also reportedly en route.

World leaders and mourners pay accolade

After Thursday's notification, a inundation of condolences came in from all corners of the globe world officers, culture icons and everyday people likewise.

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" Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation's durability and concinnity for over 70 Year," said French President Emmanuel Macron." I flash back her as a friend of France, a kind- hearted queen who has left a lasting impress on her country and her century."

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

Mourners gather at Buckingham Palace after Thursday's announcement that Queen Elizabeth II has died.
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And outside of Buckingham Palace in London, hundreds of mourners had gathered to lay flowers and pay their felicitations as a double rainbow bowed above.