Queen Elizabeth II’s death: September 8, 2022

At the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away in her Scottish home, Balmoral.

Early this afternoon, at 6:30 p.m. UK local time, Buckingham Palace declared, “The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral.”

After canceling an appointment with the Privy Council on Wednesday, the longest-serving monarch in British history became sick earlier on Thursday.

Those members of her family who had not already arrived in Balmoral hurried to the site.

According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, her heir, Prince Charles, who is currently King Charles III, and his consort wife Camilla would stay in Balmoral and leave for London early the next day.

• Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 following a brief stay in a medical facility.
• Her son, Charles III, will go by his given name as king. 
• The family hurried to her side at Balmoral Castle. 
• Although Charles will not be crowned for some time, he is already king in name only.