The Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor dies at the age of 96
Queen Elizabeth II Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades dies at her Scottish home on Thursday.
The Royal Family published a tweet regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Here’s the official statement from The Royal Family
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
“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.”
The cause of her death is not mentioned but as per Royal Family, doctors were concerned about her health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
Her oldest son Charles 73 becomes the new King of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
This Year Queen Elizabeth became the world’s second-largest reigning monarch. The UK celebrated her serving milestone with Royal Parades and Street Parties, Queen wrote a letter to nation and thanked everyone who honored her service and work for the UK.
“When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first,” she wrote.
One and half years before, her Husband Prince Philip died at the age of 73.
Soon after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, operation unicorn turns into effect. Operation Unicorn is the name given to the plan to be followed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Operation Unicorn is the plan for how Queen’s death will be announced, official days of mourning in UK and details about her state funeral.
