Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, in a short statement, triggering 10 days of national mourning the icon and longest-serving monarch in British history.
The statement issued said “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.”
Condolences and tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign poured from billions of people all over the world. Mourners gathered around Buckingham Palace in tears.
Royal officials confirmed the Charles, Prince of Wales, who at 73 and the oldest of Queen’s will be known as King Charles III.
Charles wrote a heartfelt statement for his mother signed “His Majesty the King” that said, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth and by countless people around the world.”
Earlier yesterday, the royal palace announced the news that doctors were “concerned” for Queen’s health.
Billions of mourners from across the world took to their social media accounts to offer condolences and hearty tribute to her Her Royal Majesty. The celebrities, musicians, actors, athletes, and celebrities filled the internet with love and tribute for her just minutes after the news of her passing was announced.
