Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has died at the age of 96.
The queen „died peacefully“ on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, royal family officials announced.
Her son Charles, 73, is now king. Officials said he remains at Balmoral and will return to London on Friday.
BESTPIX: WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JUNE 12: Queen Elizabeth II attends a military ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark her Official Birthday on June 12, 2021 in Windsor, England. Trooping of the Colour has marked the Official Birthday of the Sovereign for over 260 years and it has been agreed once again that in line with government advice The Queen’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead in its traditional form. This years parade is formed by soldiers who have played an integral role in the NHS’ COVID-19 response, as well as those who have been serving on military operations overseas. (Photo by Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, left, welcomes Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)
