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Buckingham Palace has announced the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.
The United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch passed on at the age of 96.
She reigned for 70 years before she died.
The sad news was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement.
“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.”
His Majesty the King also said in a statement: “The death of my beloved mother Her Majesty the Queen, is 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.”
May the soul of Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace!
