Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years, catapulting the country into a momentous transition at a time of political and economic upheaval.
Buckingham Palace announced the Queen’s death at Balmoral Castle at 6.30 PM. Following her death, her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles, ascended the throne. Taking the name H.R.H King Charles III, he is Britain’s first king since 1952.
Elizabeth II became Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1952 until her death on Thursday, September 8, 2022, where she died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, Scotland – one of the royal family’s residences.
The coronation of H.R.H King Charles III is unlikely to take place so soon as it will require detailed planning.
