Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died

[Scott]

 

Queen "died peacefully" at Balmoral Castle

The Queen died peacefully this afternoon, the Royal Family announced on its social media accounts.

Her son Charles, who is now King, will return to London on Friday.

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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022

https://www.cnn.com/uk/live-news/queen-elizabeth-health-concerns-intl-gbr/index.html

 

[Scott]

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1952, on the death of her father, King George VI. She oversaw the last throes of the British empire, weathered global upheaval and domestic scandal, and dramatically modernized the monarchy.

She died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after doctors said they had become concerned about her health on Thursday.

Elizabeth ruled over the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, and became one of the most recognizable women ever to have lived. Her son, Charles, immediately became King upon her death.

[Scott]

Prince Harry is traveling to Scotland from London, UK news agency says

From CNN's Lauren Kent

Prince Harry is traveling to Balmoral from London, according to the UK’s PA Media news agency. 

The Duke of Sussex was originally scheduled to attend the WellChild Awards in London on Thursday, which celebrates the inspirational qualities of seriously ill children and young people in the United Kingdom.

Harry canceled an appearance at the charity awards ceremony in London to fly to Scotland in the wake of fellow royals who have also travelled to Aberdeenshire, PA reported. 

He is on his way to Balmoral separately from other royals but has been in coordination with other family members' plans, a spokesperson for the Sussexes told CNN earlier on Thursday. 

https://www.cnn.com/uk/live-news/queen-elizabeth-health-concerns-intl-gbr/index.html

 

[peterfranks]

Just shows how fast it can go. Only 48 hours ago she has been pictured meeting Truss

 

Queen Elizabeth greeting Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle on Tuesday.Credit...Pool photo by Jane Barlow

Edited September 8, 2022 by peterfranks

[Bluespunk]

RIP

Edited September 8, 2022 by Bluespunk

[nauseus]

The saddest day for the UK. Thankyou and bless you Your Majesty.

[couchpotato]

Very sad day--lot of tears around the world today.

She was the only person that everyone knew, when someone referred to the "Queen" (quite an achievement). Every other monarch (except in their own countries) had to have a country designation after Queen.

Edited September 8, 2022 by couchpotato

[NCFC]

Such sad news

[jak2002003]

39 minutes ago, peterfranks said:

Just shows how fast it can go. Only 48 hours ago she has been pictured meeting Truss

 

Queen Elizabeth greeting Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle on Tuesday.Credit...Pool photo by Jane Barlow

That was probably what did it. ????. 

 

Seriously, RIP.  Sad news. 

 

[webfact]

Queen Elizabeth II has died

 

 

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

 

Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world.

 

Senior royals had gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday.

 

The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.

 

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886

 

-- © Copyright BBC 2022-09-08

[blackcab]

Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II

 

 

 

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty and her determination to dedicate her life to her throne and to her people.

 

She became for many the one constant point in a rapidly changing world as British influence declined, society changed beyond recognition and the role of the monarchy itself came into question.

 

Her success in maintaining the monarchy through such turbulent times was even more remarkable given that, at the time of her birth, no-one could have foreseen that the throne would be her destiny.

 

Full Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61605149

 

-- © Copyright BBC 2022-09-08

[bannork]

She truly understood the  meaning of duty and quietly played that role throughout our lives, earning our love and respect consequently.

I can't imagine the UK without her 

 

[richard_smith237]

50 minutes ago, jak2002003 said:

That was probably what did it. ????. 

 

Seriously, RIP.  Sad news. 

 

Loved this comment…. Not for the political implication, but for the ascension beyond in using the overtly obvious in such unavoidably timely fashion and then doing so, so simply with a followed up RIP. 
 

No doubt the positive comments will by far outweigh the inevitable bitter and twisted comments about royalty,…. to those edging a negative narrative I say hold it.. someone’s great granny just died…. 
 

I’m not a royalist, but I am a human and I recognise it when a good un has passed. 
 

RIP Queen Liz, Mum, granny, great granny…    and much much more to uncountable others… 

Edited September 8, 2022 by richard_smith237

[Woof999]

Class personified and a mother to us all.

 

RIP Your Majesty and thank you for an incredible life of service.

[webfact]

Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on throne
 

A handout photo provided by Buckingham Palace shows the official announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. (Buckingham Palace via AP)

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

 

Her eldest son, Charles, 73, succeeds as king immediately, according to centuries of protocol, beginning a new, less certain chapter for the royal family after the queen’s record-breaking 70-year reign.

 

 

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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022

 

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died-after-70-years-on-throne/

 

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[Hummin]

Charles have an impossibly task in front of him! 

 

William should have been the next King.

 

Queen of world Rest in peace 

 

 

[Thunglom]

Final nail in the UK coffin?

End of the Era of peace?

After Brexit, economic collapse, and war in Europe, we're back to square one before she became Queen.

[Puccini]

A wonderful person has died. May she rest in peace.

[Bert got kinky]

 

Rest in peace ma'am.

I was, and still am very proud to have served  under you.

[starky]

The Queen is dead

Long live the King.

[CharlieH]

A Great woman, she seemed to go down hill rapidly after the death of her husband.

Hope they are reunited.

RIP Her Majesty.

[Social Media]

Piers Morgan on Queen Elizabeths passing.

"A little piece of us all died with her"

 

 

[steven100]

Very sad news at the passing of Her Majesty. 

 

She was such a lovely person that inspired us all in some small way throughout the years,  whether it be from her regular Christmas day speech or the 2020 Covid-19 broadcast or any other announcement she presented.

 

The Queen - Elizabeth II will always be remembered as the one who kept unity when things got tough, the one who praised when deserved, the one who truly worked hard and was loved by all.

 

RIP Her Majesty the Queen ....    and thank you kindly for the memorable years you gave to us all.

 

Long live the King.

 

 

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by steven100

[Social Media]

Liz Truss speech on the Queens passing.

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, Hummin said:

Charles have an impossibly task in front of him! 

 

William should have been the next King.

 

Queen of world Rest in peace 

 

 

Poor Charles, waited all his life for this, and now he may very well abdicate in favour of William. I guess we'll have to see if he actually has the ceremony or not.

It would cost a lot of money for him to become king ( bank notes, stationary etc ) and would likely be only a few years.

William is the better choice, and he's popular as well, but I always doubted it was going to change as long as she was alive.

[tandor]

RIP your Majesty.  I feel like I've lost my mother again.

[madmitch]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II. You will be sadly missed. 

[cnx101]

RiP a great lady, been Queen since I was born.

[Kiwiken]

Rest in Peace Your Majesty My Queen for My entire life. Always the One Steady shining Star in an uncertain World. Thank You for your service

[Bkk Brian]

End of an era, RIP, you're in my thoughts.