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Her Majesty the Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. In the year of her Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of dedicated service to the Throne, the longest serving monarch passed away at her beloved Scottish estate, Balmoral.

Buckingham Palace made the announcement at 6.30pm, stating: "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."The UK is now in a period of official mourning with her funeral due to take place within a fortnight.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led tributes in Scotland.

She said: "The death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth is a profoundly sad moment for the UK, the Commonwealth, and the world.

Her life was one of extraordinary dedication and service. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I convey my deepest condolences to the King and the Royal Family." Here at the Daily Record our thoughts are with the Royal Family.