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Buckingham Palace: Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years, the BBC reported.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "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," it added.
The queen had mobility and health issues for the past 12 months due to old age.
She had to cancel many engagements due to issues and on doctor advise.
Her final public appearance was during the Platinum Jubilee celebration in June as the monarch had left behind 70 years on the British throne.
A statement on Thursday lunchtime had said the queen was under "medical supervision" at Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Her eldest son, Charles, becomes King Charles III, and the head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms. He said the death of his beloved mother was "a moment of great sadness".
In a statement, His Majesty the King 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."
He said during the period of mourning and change he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held".
All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.
Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way.
Queen Elizabeth's doctors concerned for her health and recommend medical supervision
The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.
Her reign spanned 15 prime ministers starting with Winston Churchill, born in 1874, and including Ms Truss, born 101 years later in 1975.
Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, making Elizabeth the heir presumptive.
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