Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain died
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain died
Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. This was announced by Buckingham Palace.
“The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow,” the statement said.
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Elizabeth II was one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history. She ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, the day her father King George VI died and ruled for 70 long years.
After her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country as the new king.
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on the 10th-12th day after her death. The subjects will be able to say goodbye to the monarch, the coffin with her body will be in Westminster Abbey all this time.
“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a moment of greatest sadness for me and all the members of my family. We are deeply saddened by the death of our dear Sovereign and much beloved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt across the country, the Kingdoms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and supported by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was held so widely.” – Prince Charles.
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Interesting facts about Elizabeth II
- As a child, Elizabeth had the nickname “Lilibet” because the princess could not pronounce her name.
- The Queen’s favorite dog breed is the Welsh Corgi. Her father gave her the first puppy, and since then she has had more than 30 corgis.
- During the Second World War, Elizaveta worked as a mechanic and driver in a reserve battalion.
- The queen was very fond of driving. For the first time, she got behind the wheel at the age of 19, and even at an advanced age, she was seen more than once personally driving a Range Rover.
- The Queen of Britain is a great fashionista. Everyone knows about her love for hats, bright suits and Hermès scarves.
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