LONDON — Condolences are pouring in from all over the world following the demise of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted Thursday that the queen “embodied continuity and the unity of the British nation over 70 years. I retain the memory of a friend of France, a queen of hearts who marked as never before her country and her century.”
Germany’s international minister, Annalena Baerbock, expressed disappointment on the information, tweeting: “Germany remains forever grateful that she stretched out her hand to us in reconciliation after the terror of World War II.”
Italian Premier Mario Draghi in a condolence message hailed the queen as having been “the absolute protagonist of world history of the last 70 years.” Draghi, who’s now performing in a caretaker function forward of Italian parliamentary elections later this month, mentioned Elizabeth had represented the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth “with equilibrium, wisdom, respect for institutions and for democracy.”
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All 4 of her kids and her grandson Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be at her facet.
The Royal Family’s Twitter feed posted a black and white {photograph} of the queen smiling as they introduced her demise.
Outside Buckingham Palace, the information was posted on the railings as crowds gathered.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
Prince Charles turned king instantly after his mom’s demise
Elizabeth has been the one monarch that most individuals in Britain have ever identified
On Wednesday, the queen canceled a gathering after docs suggested her to relaxation
On Tuesday, the queen formally requested Liz Truss to change into Britain’s subsequent prime minister
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LONDON — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has died.
The 96-year-old queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All 4 of her kids and her grandson Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be at her facet.
The palace says her son Charles, who’s now king, and his spouse Camilla, the Queen Consort, will keep at Balmoral in a single day and journey to London on Friday.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, she marked 70 years on the throne this 12 months.
The BBC performed the nationwide anthem over a portrait of the queen in full regalia because the queen’s demise was introduced.
The flag over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half workers.
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LONDON — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96.
Elizabeth spent greater than seven many years on the throne because the U.Ok. rebuilt from warfare, misplaced an empire, reworked its financial system and each entered and left the European Union.
She was a relentless presence, the one monarch most Britons have ever identified, and she or he guided the establishment of the monarchy via uneven waters.
She probably met extra individuals than anybody in historical past, and her picture, which adorned stamps, cash and financial institution notes, was among the many most reproduced on the earth. But her inside life and opinions remained largely an enigma.
The affect of her loss shall be large, and unpredictable.
With Elizabeth’s demise, her son Charles turns into Britain’s new king.
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BALMORAL CASTLE, Scotland — A fleet of automobiles carrying Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his spouse Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, have arrived at Balmoral Castle, the place Queen Elizabeth II is underneath medical supervision.
The airplane carrying the royal get together arrived at Aberdeen Airport simply earlier than 4 p.m. Thursday, native time, and arrived on the queen’s property about an hour later. Prince Charles, the inheritor to the throne, alongside together with his spouse, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, who had been already in Scotland, arrived at Balmoral Castle earlier Thursday.
Prince Harry, who was attributable to seem at a charity awards ceremony in London later Thursday, cancelled that look and is making his option to Scotland individually.
The 96-year-old monarch was positioned underneath medical supervision as a result of docs are involved about her well being.
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LONDON — Crowds of individuals have begun to assemble exterior London’s Buckingham Palace as information spreads that Queen Elizabeth II is underneath medical supervision at her Balmoral property in Scotland.
More than 100 individuals, many holding umbrellas amid typically heavy downpours, have congregated on stone steps exterior the royal residence, and dozens extra are standing beside the gates, with many individuals peering via them.
Members of the royal household traveled to Scotland to be with the 96-year-old monarch.
The announcement concerning the queen’s well being on Thursday comes a day after she canceled a digital assembly of her Privy Council when docs suggested her to relaxation following a full day of occasions on Tuesday, when she formally requested Liz Truss to change into prime minister.
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Foreign leaders are sending their properly needs to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II properly, after the 96-year-old monarch was positioned underneath medical supervision as a result of docs are involved about her well being.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his on Thursday, writing: “My thoughts, and the thoughts of Canadians across the country, are with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at this time. We’re wishing her well, and sending our best to the Royal Family.”
The queen is the top of state of Canada and has been so for 45% of the nation’s existence. She has visited Canada 22 instances as head of state.
President Joe Biden conveyed to Prime Minister Truss on Thursday that his and first woman Jill Biden’s ideas had been with the Queen, her household and the individuals of the United Kingdom.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby informed reporters that Biden spoke to Truss throughout a video name with allies on assist for Ukraine.
And EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned throughout a information convention within the Netherlands that her prayers had been additionally with the queen.
“She represents the whole history of the Europe that is our common home with our British friends,” von der Leyen mentioned. “She has given to all of us in all these years, always, stability, confidence. She’s shown an immense amount of courage. She is a legend in my eyes, and therefore my prayers are with her.”
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LONDON — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been positioned underneath medical supervision as a result of docs are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”
Members of the royal household traveled to Scotland to be with the 96-year-old monarch.
The announcement comes a day after the queen canceled a digital assembly of her Privy Council when docs suggested her to relaxation following a full day of occasions on Tuesday, when she formally requested Liz Truss to change into prime minister.
Prince Charles, the inheritor to the throne, and his spouse, Camilla, are with the queen after touring to Balmoral Castle, the queen’s summer season trip dwelling, to be together with her. Prince William, Charles’ eldest son, can be en route.
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