Queen Elizabeth II has died peacefully at the age of 96 in Balmoral, ending a remarkable reign of more than 70 years.
The national anthem was played on the BBC after Buckingham Palace confirmed the sad news, while mourners outside the gates were in tears shortly after the announcement.
Earlier today, at 12.32pm, the Palace said that doctors were concerned for the monarch’s health, sparking widespread concerns across the country.
Elizabeth’s children – including the new king Charles – flew to the Scottish Highlands, so that her family could be at Her Majesty’s side in her final moments, apple.news reports.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement at around 6.30pm: ‘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.’
Prince Williams, now first in line to the throne, also headed to Scotland, with Prince Andrew and the Duke and Duchess of Wessex
By Harrison Jones
