[Report updated at 02:30 on September 9]
The British royal family announced that Queen Elizabeth II, the queen of England, passed away peacefully in the followingnoon local time at the age of 96, and Crown Prince Charles immediately succeeded to the throne. The statement stated that Charles and Queen Camilla would stay there and return to London on the 9th at that time.
Clarence House has confirmed that the new King Charles will be named “King Charles III”.
Buckingham Palace lowered its flag at half-mast at 6:30 p.m. local time. Countless people gathered outside the door, and many people cried for the death of the Queen of England. Shortly following the royal family announced their death, a double rainbow appeared over the Queen Victoria Memorial.
In a statement via Buckingham Palace, the new King Charles said the passing of his beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, was the saddest moment for him and all members of his family. He pointed out that her death will be deeply felt by countless people across the country, the territory, the Commonwealth, and around the world.
The latest British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, delivered a speech outside the Prime Minister’s Office, saying that the Queen has left a great legacy. He expressed that the National Association would mourn with the members of the royal family, and called on the people of the whole country to unite and support the King of England, just as his mother has done for the country for a long time. Zhuohuisi also pointed out that the passing of the second Elizabethan age ended with “God save the King”.
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In addition, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, a royal staff posted a notice on the gate announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The royal family will enter a period of mourning, official events will be cancelled, and the royal family’s residence, government buildings, and the military will all fly at half-mast in mourning.
Buckingham Palace said today (8th) that Queen Elizabeth II’s health has caused doctors to worry and is undergoing medical surveillance at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The news has attracted global attention. Liz Truss, the new British Prime Minister who took office a few days ago, said that the people of the whole country are highly concerned regarding the health of the Queen. According to the BBC, the station has now suspended the original program and changed to follow the situation of the Queen. Buckingham Palace It was also announced that the changing of troops ceremony was cancelled, and dozens of people gathered to pray outside Balmoral Castle, where the Queen was.
Earlier, Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and others had arrived at Balmoral Castle.
According to the “Guardian” report, when the Queen dies, the government will launch “Operation Unicorn” to leave the Queen’s body at Balmoral for two days, and then send the body by hearse to Holy Road, Edinburgh De Palace.
BBC One interrupted the original broadcast and switched to live news to focus on the Queen’s situation. News anchor Huw Edwards wore a black suit, white shirt and black tie to host the show, admitting to worrying regarding the Queen’s health . In addition, the British House of Commons interrupted the debate on Zhuohuisi’s plan to freeze energy bills, and the opposition Labour Party leader Shi Jixian pointed out that he is very worried regarding the Queen of England. Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair and Northern Ireland Parliamentary Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson all posted on social platforms to follow the Queen’s situation.
The health of Queen Elizabeth II, 96, has turned red. Buckingham Palace said it has notified important members of the royal family, including the Queen’s four children, Prince Charles and grandson Prince William. Heading to Balmoral Castle, Prince Harry, who was originally in the United States, also flew to Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth II is currently at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down and the new Prime Minister Zhuohuisi has taken office. The Queen met at Balmoral Castle, not at London. Buckingham Palace, the sleeping quarters, was reportedly due to the Queen’s “mobility issues”.
Buckingham Palace said earlier that the Queen originally attended an online meeting of the Privy Council yesterday (7th), but was advised by a doctor to take a break and the meeting needed to be postponed.
The Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, died in April last year at the age of 99.
