Queen Elizabeth II Has Passed Away At The Age Of 96

Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96, announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

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Her Majesty, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, serving 70 years on the throne.

Her eldest son, Charles - the former Prince of Wales, will succeed her and is no King Charles III.

"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,” Buckingham Palace released in a statement.

All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral on Thursday after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.

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