The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 96. A statement released from Buckingham Palace confirmed that ‘she passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon’.
Buckingham Palace also confirmed that Charles and Camilla – now the King and Queen Consort – will remain at Balmoral this evening, before returning to London tomorrow.
Elizabeth II became Queen on the death of her father King George VI on 6 February 1952. She held her coronation at Westminster Abbey the following year. Her reign of 70 years was seven years longer than that of Queen Victoria.
