The royal family and the British people continue to mourn the passing of beloved Queen Elizabeth II after her state funeral on Monday.
08.09.2022 - 21:05 / ok.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth II – the longest reigning monarch in British history – has died at the age of 96. Her Majesty's death comes just over a year after her beloved husband Prince Philip peacefully passed away on 9 April 2021 and just months after nationwide celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee.The news was shared on the Royal Family's Twitter account, shortly before being announced on multiple TV channels.
The tweet, which featured a beautiful picture of the Monarch, simply read: "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." The Monarch experienced health issues after contracting Covid-19 in February and despite her determination to return to duties, she was forced to miss numerous events in order to rest in the months prior to her death. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral, where she traditionally spends August to October every year.
While in Scotland, the Queen usually attends a handful of events but this time, she was forced to miss a number of much-loved occasions including the Braemar Gathering. On Tuesday, she received two visits at Balmoral as Boris Johnson tendered his resignation, before holding a reception with the incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss.
The Monarch would traditionally travel back to Buckingham Palace for these events, but invited the politicians to Scotland in light of her health. Wearing a grey cardigan and pleated tartan skirt, the monarch leant on a walking stick for support but was standing as she held an audience with the incoming prime minister and invited her to form a government On Wednesday, the Queen was forced to miss a privy council meeting due to feeling unwell.
The royal family and the British people continue to mourn the passing of beloved Queen Elizabeth II after her state funeral on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth "died in her favourite place and was laid to rest in her favourite place". Britain's longest-serving monarch passed away at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8, aged 96, and Samantha Cohen - the queen's former assistant private secretary - has explained that the monarch was also buried in one of her favourite places. Samantha - who attended the committal service in Windsor on Monday (19.
Whoa… We knew Prince Harry didn’t make it to Scotland in time to say goodbye to his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, but did he really find out about her death just mere moments before the rest of the world?!
Saying her last goodbye. After attending Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral, Princess Charlotte, 7, started to cry outside of Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.
No detail has been missed as the royal family honors the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Meghan Markle is paying her final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex attended the State Funeral of the late British monarch on Sunday at Westminster Abbey. She arrived solo as her husband, Prince Harry, participated in the procession behind his grandmother's coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore a wide-brimmed black hat, black dress with an attached cape, black tights and heels.
Princess Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, paid their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II at the monarch’s funeral.
The world will be watching. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, in St George’s Chapel during her funeral on Monday, September 19.
King Charles III has officially ascended the British throne following his proclamation Saturday morning in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace in London.While he automatically became the new King of England following Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday, the Accession Council convened Saturday for what's considered a constitutional formality to recognize his sovereignty.
banned from ever being broadcasted again.The program aimed to show the daily lives of members of the royal family, including Prince Philip, the queen, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday, and their children Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and King Charles III (then known as Prince Charles).Other scenes portrayed the monarch at official engagements, her travels across the Commonwealth and her speeches to dignitaries.It even included a private family moment showing them around the barbecue at Balmoral Castle, their vast country estate in Scotland.The late Duke of Edinburgh — who died last April — commissioned the documentary to make the family seem less like an ancestral dynasty. The monarch was “initially uncertain” about letting the cameras into their homes, according to the Mirror.The almost two-hour film was viewed by 30 million people in 1969 and 350 million people saw it all over the world.Get the latest on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing with The Post’s live coverageIt wasn’t until 2021 that the movie was leaked on YouTube for fans and historians alike to analyze and view.
Though many members of the royal family rushed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday upon hearing the news of Queen Elizabeth II‘s declining health, only a few were able to see her before she died.
members of the royal family rushed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday upon hearing the news of Queen Elizabeth II's declining health, only a few were able to see her before she died. A source close to the royal family tells ET that the queen's eldest son, Prince Charles (now King Charles III), and his wife Camilla, who is now the Queen Consort, were able to see Her Highness before she died. Elizabeth's daughter, Princess Anne, was also able to see her. But sadly other members of the royal family arrived in Scotland too late. Her sons, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, as well as the queen's grandson, Prince William, all arrived after her death.
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. The British monarch passed away at her Balmoral residence in Scotland with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II's life in picturesThough Charles is the longest serving heir apparent in British royal history, he’s considered less popular than his son William.This is due to his divorce from the widely beloved Princess Diana, his affair with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and a string of unpopular comments about his love life in the ‘80s and ‘90s.Though those times are long in the past, some royal fans have called for Charles to abdicate in favour of making his eldest son William the king.Not only is William younger and more popular, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is also considered by some to be a more favourable choice for Queen Consort than Camilla.Not only is William younger and more popular, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is also considered a more favourable choice.So will Charles give up the crown to make William king? It’s highly unlikely.Charles began using the title of king immediately after his mother’s death, releasing a heartbroken statement as King Charles in the hours after she died.For him to pass the crown to William instead, he’d have to formally abdicate as King Edward did in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.Charles has no good reason to abdicate in favour of William, as his son will also be king in the fullness of time.Charles has no good reason to abdicate in favour of William, as his son will also be king in the fullness of time.The Queen also made sure her son would be the next king back in 2018, when she formally asked Commonwealth Heads of Government to appoint Charles as her successor of the association of Britain and its former colonies.She reiterated her desire for her son to succeed her in February 2022, when announcing her plans for Camilla to be Queen Consort at
A tribute from across the pond. The NFL will reportedly honor the late Queen Elizabeth II with a moment of silence during the league’s season opener.
In an official statement, which was shared on social media, the palace confirmed that Her Majesty died on September 8, 2022, UK time.
Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96. The longest reigning British monarch died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, surrounded by members of the royal family, including her four children — Prince Charles of Wales, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. The royal family announced the queen's death with an official statement on their social media pages, sharing a portrait of the late monarch. «The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» the statement read, before referring to the newly ascended King Charles, her eldest son, who will succeed his mother on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. Prior to the news of Her Majesty's death, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday morning, «Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.»The queen's family, including her four children, Prince Charles of Wales, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, grandchildren Prince William and Prince Harry, and several other members of the royal family, all traveled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland amid the news of her declining health. Crowds also congregated outside of Buckingham Palace, awaiting further updates on the longest-reigning sovereign's condition.
King Charles III is mourning the loss of his «much-loved» mother, Queen Elizabeth II. «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,» he said in a statement. «We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.
announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, has named the new King of England. «The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» the statement read. «The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.»Not only has the 73-year-old royal been named king, but his wife, Camilla, the former Duchess of Cornwall, is also now the new Queen Consort.