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.
Statement from Buckingham Palace
Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96, on September 8, 2022, at her Balmoral Estate in Scotland.
Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II – the Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms – was a true symbol of integrity, decency and duty personified. She was the longest-serving monarch in British history, reigning for 70 years. She led a life of dedicated and tireless service to the people of her country and the world.
We pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to the Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning her loss at this time.
May her legacy always guide the living.
(Published September 10, 2022)