Queen dead: Elizabeth II dies aged 96 at Balmoral

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral after concerns had earlier been raised over her health.

The statement from Buckingham Palace read: "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."In pictures: The Queen's life in Scotland and her home at BalmoralOn Thursday afternoon Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement to say the Queen was 'under medical supervision' at her castle in Scotland after doctors became concerned for her health.Her family travelled to Balmoral to be by her side before the passing was confirmed.

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom since 1952 and is the country’s longest-serving monarch. Her death marks the end of the Elizabethan era and is certain to trigger an extended period of national mourning.

Prince Charles, her eldest son, now becomes King having held the position of Prince of Wales for the longest period in history.