he Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has introduced.
The monarch handed away at her Balmoral property in Scotland, the palace stated.
In a brief assertion issued at 6.30pm, Buckingham Palace stated: “ The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
“The King and The Queen Consort will stay at Balmoral this night and can return to London tomorrow.”
Charles, who turned King on the demise of his mom, stated: “The demise of my beloved mom, Her Majesty The Queen, is a second of the best unhappiness for me and all members of my household.
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mom. I do know her loss will probably be deeply felt all through the nation, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by numerous folks world wide.
“Throughout this era of mourning and alter, my household and I will probably be comforted and sustained by our data of the respect and deep affection during which the Queen was so broadly held.”
The announcement got here after the Queen’s shut household – together with her 4 youngsters Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward – had gathered at Balmoral to be along with her.
Buckingham Palace had introduced earlier on Thursday that she was beneath medical supervision with docs involved for her well being.
The monarch had pulled out of a digital Privy Council on Wednesday, a day after appointing Liz Truss as PM at her dwelling within the Scottish Highlands.
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King to deal with the nation tomorrow
Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III, will handle the nation on Friday, his spokesman stated.
Will probably be his first speech following the demise of his mom Queen Elizabeth, and his ascension to the throne.
Hundreds collect in darkness to honour Queen
A sea of individuals stays gathered exterior Buckingham Palace, to pay respects to the longest reigning monarch in British historical past.
As rain continues to fall in London, 1000’s of individuals preserve vigil exterior the palace gates, whereas crowds additionally collect at royal residences resembling Balmoral and Windsor Fort.
Mourners gathered exterior Buckingham Palace
/ PARail and Royal Mail strikes cancelled in wake of Queen’s demise
Deliberate strikes by rail and postal employees have been referred to as off because of the Queen’s demise.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union had been on account of stroll out on September 15 and 17 in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and circumstances.
Its normal secretary Mick Lynch stated: “RMT joins the entire nation in paying its respects to Queen Elizabeth.
“The deliberate railway strike motion on September 15 and 17 is suspended.
“We specific our deepest condolences to her household, mates and the nation.”
The Transport Salaried Staffs Affiliation (TSSA) additionally referred to as off deliberate strikes.
An announcement stated: “Upon the information that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has died, TSSA union expresses deepest condolences to her household, mates, the nation and people affected by her passing.
“TSSA is cancelling deliberate industrial motion for September and will probably be respecting the interval of public mourning. The union pays respect to Britain’s longest-serving monarch.”
Members of the Communication Staff Union had been on account of proceed a 48-hour walkout on Friday in a dispute over pay and circumstances.
Common secretary Dave Ward stated: “Following the very unhappy information of the passing of the Queen and out of respect for her service to the nation and her household, the union has determined to name off tomorrow’s deliberate strike motion.”
The prepare drivers union Aslef has additionally suspended a deliberate strike.
A Community Rail spokesman stated: “We welcome the unions’ choice to name off subsequent week’s strikes and we be a part of them and the remainder of the railway household in sending our condolences to the royal household.”
Selfridges to remain closed on Friday as mark of respect
Division retailer Selfridges has paid tribute to the Queen, saying it won’t open its doorways tomorrow.
The corporate closed early on Thursday and stated it could stay closed all day Friday earlier than reopening on the weekend.
“It’s with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II,” it stated in a press release.
“Queen Elizabeth has been a reassuring fixed all through our lives, ascending to the throne on February 6, 1952, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British historical past.
“Over the previous 70 years, her Majesty has been devoted to the service of our nation and the Commonwealth, demonstrating an unlimited sense of responsibility and dedication.”
Watch: Mourners break into rendition of ‘God save the King’
A video reveals the second emotional crowds exterior Buckingham Palace sang a modified rendition of the nationwide anthem this afternoon.
Silence exterior Buckingham Palace breaks right into a rendition of ‘God Save The King’.
Britain to enter 10 days of nationwide mourning
The Queen’s demise will now set off a 10-day interval of mourning, starting tomorrow (Friday).
The Palace will set out actual preparations for this era – and the Queen’s state funeral that can possible come on the finish of it – in the end.
The Authorities is anticipating giant crowds to proceed gathering across the palaces and in central London to pay respects in coming days.
Numerous organisations at the moment are making sensible preparations to permit this to occur, the Night Normal understands.
Entry to some areas, particularly in central London, is prone to be restricted with highway closures and diversions in place.
No choice on whether or not there will probably be a financial institution vacation has but been introduced.
Nationwide mourning steerage is predicted to be revealed quickly.
Liz Truss was advised of Queen’s demise two hours earlier than announcement
The Prime Minister was knowledgeable of the Queen’s demise at 4.30pm, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman stated.
Ms Truss was advised the information by Cupboard Secretary Simon Case, two hours earlier than the information was made public by Buckingham Palace.
Following her assertion in Downing Road, Ms Truss spoke to the King and he or she can be anticipated to chair a gathering of ministers at 9pm.
Brazil to enter interval of mourning
Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro stated his nation can be holding three days of official mourning in honour of the Queen.
He described the monarch as not simply the Queen of England however a “Queen to all of us”, including that she was an “extraordinary and distinctive lady, whose instance of management, humility and love for [her] homeland will proceed to encourage us and the entire world till the tip of time”.
Pictured: Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral
Pictures present the second Prince Harry arrived at Balmoral Fort, the place the Queen died earlier as we speak.
The Duke of Sussex didn’t journey there together with his brother, Prince William, and different senior royals this afternoon, as a substitute arriving alone this night.
Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral
/ PA‘We owe a deep debt of gratitude’, says MI6 chief
MI6 chief Richard Moore has paid tribute to the Queen’s “candour, wit and burning sense of responsibility”, describing her as “the longest-running reader of intelligence studies”.
“Her Majesty The Queen’s lengthy report of public service is unparalleled in our nation’s historical past,” he stated in a press release.
“She was a supply of stability, logic and knowledge to the UK for nearly seven a long time, and shepherded us via the profoundest of world modifications and challenges over that interval. We owe a deep debt of gratitude for her unwavering devotion to the UK and the Commonwealth.”
