Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
A report by the BBC reads:
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday.
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The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.
With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”
All the Queen’s children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.
Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way.
Ahead, everything we know about Operation LONDON BRIDGE, the United Kingdom government’s multistep plan for what is to be done now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
1. Prince Charles becomes king.
2. Anthem is changed from God save the Queen to God save the King.
3. Comedy shows will be cancelled for 12 days.
4. The current notes and coins would slowly withdraw from circulation. King Charles will be on new notes.
5. There are ready-made stories about her life & that will be released. BBC staff have black suits ready to change into anytime.
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6. London stock market will close for a day.
7. There will be 12 days of mourning but only her funeral date will be a national holiday.
Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state at Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster for three days in what is being called Operation FEATHER. For 23 hours per day, visitors will be able to pay their respects. Tickets will be issued to VIPs for designated time slots.
