The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed last night.Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire after concerns had earlier been raised over her health.Yesterday, officials issued a statement saying that the Queen was 'under medical supervision' and remained 'comfortable'.King Charles III, her eldest son, is due to travel from Scotland to London at some point today.As the nation comes to terms with the Queen's passing, tributes have flooded in from across Ayrshire.Follow below for updates throughout the day.North Ayrhsire Provost Anthea Dickson said she will Elizabeth II's leadership and dignity.Provost Dickson added that the Queen's legacy will live on.King Charles will make an historic address to the nation in a message that will be televised tonight.Despite the King’s grief, duty calls at the start of this new royal era.
He must immediately turn his hand to matters of state and lead the nation in mourning.He is expected to receive a motion of condolence at Westminster Hall then undertake a whistle-stop tour of the UK, starting in Edinburgh with a visit to the Scottish Parliament and a service at St Giles’ Cathedral.
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