Highlights | ‘Incredible, extraordinary woman’: New Zealand PM remembers Queen
The Queen died peacefully at her summer home Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon, the Royal Family said in a statement. The new King Charles III and The Queen Consort, who had reached the Castle to be with the Queen in her last few hours, will return to London on Friday.
Queen Elizabeth II, who was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, passed away at the age of 96 at her remote, summer home - Balmoral Castle, in Scotland on Thursday afternoon (local time).
“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 Royal Family tweeted.
Before the news of demise came, the Buckingham Palace said that doctors were concerned for Her Majesty's health and recommended that she remained under medical supervision.
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son - Charles - acceded to the British throne immediately. At 73, he is the oldest to ever assume the throne. He has been an heir apparent since the age of three when his late mother was crowned the Queen. Besides the UK, King Charles III - as the new monarch will be known - has also become the head of state of all 14 nations of the Commonwealth, including Australia, New Zealand and Canada, among others.
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- Sep 09, 2022 07:47 AM IST
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The Christ the Redeemer statue is illuminated with the Union Jack flag colors after Brazil's government decreed three days of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 8, 2022. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares) After Eiffel Tower in Paris, another wonder of the world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Brazil's giant statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking the capital city of Rio de Janeiro was lit up in the red, blue and white colours of the United Kingdom's flag. Earlier, lights of Eiffel Tower were turned dark as the clock struck midnight in Paris to pay homage to the Queen.
- Sep 09, 2022 07:10 AM IST
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Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch of not just Great Britain but also 14 nations of the Commonwealth, which includes Australia and New Zealand. With Queen's eldest son Charles now becoming the new king, he has now taken over as the head of the state of the Commonwealth.
- Sep 09, 2022 06:49 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 06:40 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 05:42 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 03:29 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 02:14 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 12:52 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 12:41 AM IST
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- Sep 09, 2022 12:08 AM IST
Hundreds of people gather outside Buckingham Palace
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- Sep 08, 2022 11:50 PM IST
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A statement from Britain's new King Charles said that the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, his “beloved mother” is a “moment of greatest sadness” for him and all members of the Royal Family. “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother,” the statement issued by the Royal Family read. Read more.
- Sep 08, 2022 11:45 PM IST
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- Sep 08, 2022 11:23 PM IST
With Queen's death, her son Charles becomes Britain's new king immediately
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- Sep 08, 2022 11:09 PM IST
'The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral,' tweets Royal Family
- Sep 08, 2022 11:07 PM IST
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, passes away at 96
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96.
- Sep 08, 2022 10:43 PM IST
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a press conference in the Netherlands on Thursday that her prayers were with Queen Elizabeth II.
“She represents the whole history of Europe that is our common home with our British friends.”
- Sep 08, 2022 09:55 PM IST
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Princes Edward, Andrew and William have arrived at the Balmoral Castle, a report by the BBC said.
- Sep 08, 2022 09:50 PM IST
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- Sep 08, 2022 09:35 PM IST
Prince Harry to travel to Balmoral alone: Report
The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry will travel to Balmoral alone, a report by the BBC said on Thursday. It was earlier reported that Prince Harry and his wife- Meghan, who is the Duchess of Sussex would travel to Scotland.
- Sep 08, 2022 09:05 PM IST
Thoughts of Canada with Her Majesty…: PM Justin Trudeau
“My thoughts, and the thoughts of Canadians across the country, are with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at this time. We’re wishing her well, and sending our best to the Royal Family," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted on Thursday.
- Sep 08, 2022 09:01 PM IST
UK PM has no plans to travel to Scotland
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss has no current plans to travel to Scotland, her spokesperson told news agency Reuters on Thursday. The spokesperson declined to comment on Queen Elizabeth's current health condition.
- Sep 08, 2022 08:48 PM IST
Prince William arrives in Aberdeen
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has arrived in Aberdeen and it is expected that he will now travel to Balmoral Castle.
- Sep 08, 2022 08:28 PM IST
Plane carrying 7 members of Royal Family lands in Aberdeen: Report
A plane carrying seven members of the Royal Family landed in Aberdeen, BBC news reported on Thursday. The identities of the family members have not been revealed.
- Sep 08, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Wish Her Majesty swift and lasting recovery: Muslim Council of Britain
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family at this time. We wish Her Majesty a swift and lasting recovery,” Zara Mohammed, secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, tweeted on Thursday.
- Sep 08, 2022 07:35 PM IST
Ex-UK PM Tony Blair ‘deeply concerned’ over Queen's health
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair expressed concerns over Queen Elizabeth II's health.
- Sep 08, 2022 07:20 PM IST
Queen Elizabeth II dogged by health problems since last October
The 96-year-old monarch has been dogged by health problems since October 2021 that have left her struggling to walk and stand. On October 12 last year, Queen Elizabeth was seen using walking stick at Westminster Abbey service.
- Sep 08, 2022 07:17 PM IST
Changing of Guard called off at Buckingham Palace
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- Sep 08, 2022 07:09 PM IST
May the blessings of the Lord strengthen and comfort Queen, her family: Archbishop of Westminster
- Sep 08, 2022 06:42 PM IST
Prince Charles now with Queen, says report Elizabeth II: Report
Britain's Prince Charles is now with Queen Elizabeth II, BBC news reported on Thursday.
- Sep 08, 2022 06:34 PM IST
Duke & Duchess of Sussex to travel to Scotland
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan- will be travelling to Scotland, a spokesperson for the couple said, according to reports on Thursday.
- Sep 08, 2022 06:15 PM IST
Prayers of nation with the Queen, tweets Church of England
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, expressed concerns over Queen Elizabeth II's health and said “My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today.”
“May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral,” the Archbishop tweeted.
- Sep 08, 2022 06:03 PM IST
Whole country will be deeply concerned by news from Buckingham Palace: UK PM Liz Truss
Newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss, who met the Queen just two days back after taking charge as PM, tweeted on Thursday, "The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time."
- Sep 08, 2022 06:00 PM IST
‘Thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty and the Royal Family’: Rishi Sunak
- Sep 08, 2022 05:57 PM IST
Queen placed under medical supervision
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, according to the Buckingham Palace.
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