Queen Elizabeth, who reigned longer than any other British monarch, has died at 96. Photo credit: Eddie Mulholland/Reuters. pwaldieGLOBE reports:
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement Thursday. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”had been under medical care at Balmoral Castle for several days although she did fulfill her duty on Tuesday by accepting the resignation of Boris Johnson as prime minister and appointing Liz Truss. It was the first time the Queen had been seen in public in weeks.
Her body will be moved by hearse to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the Queen’s officials residence in Scotland. The following day the coffin will be placed in St. Giles’ Cathedral for a short service before making its way by train to Buckingham Palace in London. The Queen was born on April 21, 1926, as Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. She was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. At the age of ten she became heir to the throne after her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and her father, Albert, was crowned King George VI.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Victim of Saskatchewan stabbings described as “hero and true matriarch” – Terrace StandardVictim of Saskatchewan stabbings described as “hero and true matriarch”
Read more »
Mistakenly declared dead by Service Canada for almost a year, she wants to know why it took so long to fix | CBC NewsAn Ontario woman who was mistakenly declared dead by Service Canada is demanding answers. Teresa Shum said she found out about the error in February and spent months on the phone and making trips to Service Canada to get it fixed. She wants to know how this happened and why it took so long to correct.
Read more »
Queen Elizabeth II’s health has doctors ‘concerned,’ Buckingham Palace saysThe announcement comes a day after the Queen cancelled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest
Read more »
Doctors concerned for Queen Elizabeth II's healthDoctors are concerned about the health of Queen Elizabeth II and have recommended the 96-year-old remains under medical supervision, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
Read more »
Queen Elizabeth under medical supervision | CBC NewsBuckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are 'concerned for Her Majesty's health.'
Read more »
Queen Elizabeth II Placed Under Medical SupervisionThe longest reigning monarch is under medical supervision according to an advisory sent out by Buckingham Pala...
Read more »