Queen’s cause of death ‘kept secret’ by Scottish authorities

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READ MORE: 'Panicking' Prince Harry wants to make 'last-ditch changes' to book after Queen's deathHad the Queen died in England there would be no need to release an official cause of death as the Registration Act of 1836 does not apply to monarchs.But as she died in Scotland under the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act of 1965, all deaths must be registered within seven days and this includes the submission of a death certificate to a registrar.However, all inquiries to Aberdeenshire registry office where the Queen’s death would have been registered, have been referred to NRS and it's understood that NRS has ordered council staff not to release any details.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.When the Daily Star called NRS, the front desk refused to look on their computer system for Her Majesty’s death certificate and directed us to their press team.A NRS press officer refused to confirm whether they had the certificate and after several phone calls told the Daily Star on Friday September 16: “No comment will be made during the Royal Mourning period.”When the Daily Star contacted the NRS on the eve of the Royal Mourning period ending a spokesperson said: “We don’t have any further information to add at this time.”Following the Royal Mourning period coming to an end, the Daily Star approached Buckingham Palace for comment on why the Queen's death certificate was being withheld.It's understood they were unaware of the situation.

However, within hours the NRS had issued a fresh statement saying: "As you are aware, NRS has been unable to provide you with an update during the Royal Mourning period."We can now.