Live updates: Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

On her third day as prime minister, Liz Truss pays respect to the Queen’s 70-year reign.

Liz Truss while campaigning

Liz Truss, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her 70-year reign ended.

Three days ago, Truss officially assumed the role of prime minister, a position appointed directly by the Queen.

Truss, speaking in front of 10 Downing Street, referred to the Queen as “the rock upon which modern Britain was constructed.”

Trump issues a remark regarding the passing of the Queen.

On June 5, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and then-President of the United States Donald Trump attended an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

In a statement mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, former President Donald Trump expressed his “deepest sympathies” and said that he and former First Lady Melania “will always treasure our time together with the Queen.”

Royal family members render honors

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge addresses children at the University of Birmingham on September 18, 2018 during the inaugural National SkillForce Prince William Award Graduation Ceremony.

The image was captured by Aaron Chown – WPA Pool / Getty Images.

Senior royal family members are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Following her death, social media accounts for Prince William, Kate Middleton, King Charles, and Camilla, the queen consort, reposted the statement initially issued by the royal family’s official account, which as of Thursday had over 1.2 million likes.

At age 73, King Charles III is the oldest monarch in British history.

At 73 years old, King Charles III is currently the oldest monarch in British history.

The last time there was a change in leadership in the United Kingdom was 70 years ago, when the Queen succeeded King George. The previous oldest king in British history was King William IV, who took the throne at the age of 64 in 1830.

King Charles issues his first statement following the passing of Queen Elizabeth.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, as known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, participated in a roundtable with delegates of a Natasha Allergy Research Foundation event to explore allergies and the environment on September 7, 2022 at Dumfries House, Cumnock in Lanark, Scotland.

Following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III issued his first statement as monarch.

“The passing of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a time of profound sorrow for me and my entire family,” King Charles wrote in a statement released on Twitter by Buckingham Palace.

He continued, “We mourn deeply the demise of a valued sovereign and a much-loved mother.”

During the grieving period, King Charles remarked, “my family and I shall be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and profound affection with which the Queen was held by so many.”

Here is what will occur at the burial of Queen Elizabeth II:

On June 2, 2022 in London, Queen Elizabeth II grins on the balcony during Trooping The Colour.

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, attention now turns to funeral arrangements.

Buckingham Palace has spent decades preparing for the Queen’s passing, guaranteeing a seamless transition to a new queen.

As previously revealed by Insider, these preparations included the planning of the Queen’s burial, which will not occur until 10 to 12 days following her death.

The funeral will occur on a UK bank holiday.

Prince Charles attains the throne

On July 27, 2022, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, will be in Sandringham.

Since the Queen’s passing, her eldest son, Charles, has automatically ascended to the throne.

As previously revealed by Insider, Charles would be coronated roughly a year following her passing.

The British monarchy will evolve as follows:

As a result of the passing of Queen Elizabeth, the national anthem of the United Kingdom will now change.

Princess Elizabeth

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the lyrics to the United Kingdom’s national song will be altered.

Prince Charles, her eldest son, is ascending to the throne, hence the lyrics to “God Save the Queen” are being changed to “God Save the King.”

When Elizabeth II met with Donald Trump

On June 3, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II received President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Buckingham Palace.

Except for Lyndon B. Johnson, Queen Elizabeth II met with every US president who served during her lifetime.

The Queen’s 2018 and 2019 encounters with President Donald Trump were undoubtedly the most unexpected.

His first state visit to Britain was demoted to a business visit because Trump had become so politically poisonous. This meant there would be no pomp, ceremony, or ballroom supper sponsored by the queen.

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, bringing an end to her remarkable 70-year reign.

Princess Elizabeth on June 24, 2015.

Elizabeth II has passed away.

Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old British monarch.

The Queen passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral, the Royal Family reported. “The King and Queen Consort will spend the night in Balmoral and return to London tomorrow,”

As the Queen’s doctors are ‘worried’ about her health, parliamentary staff are hurrying to acquire black ties.

On September 8, 2022, outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, England, are members of the general public.

After Buckingham Palace stated on Thursday that doctors were concerned about Queen Elizabeth II’s health, employees in Parliament rushed to purchase black ties for lawmakers, according to a story by journalist Camilla Turner of the Telegraph.

Turner described the mood in the legislature as “sombre,” which prompted the precaution. Members of the royal family, including the Queen’s children and grandchildren, have come to Balmoral, Scotland, to be at her side.

The BBC followed suit, suspending regular programming until 6 p.m. local time in order to concentrate on coverage of the Queen’s health.

The network’s broadcasters have also been wearing black, although representatives refused to comment on whether the attire shifts were related to the health of the Queen.

Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and the Queen’s grandchildren are joining her in Scotland: BBC

The royal family is comprised of Prince Charles, the Queen, Prince Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke of Cambridge.After it was confirmed that the 96-year-old monarch is under medical observation at her Balmoral residence, members of the royal family are en route to Scotland to be with her.

BBC News reported that a jet carrying seven members of the royal household landed in Aberdeen just before 4:00 p.m. local time.

Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Sophie Wessex were on the plane, according to BBC.

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles have been with the Queen since her medical supervision was disclosed by the palace on Thursday morning.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are also headed to Scotland.

What happens during Operation London Bridge if the Queen dies?

Queen Elizabeth II, 96, is the longest-reigning queen in British history, having been on the throne for 70 years.

In the event of her demise, Operation London Bridge would be activated, ushering in a series of changes for a British populace that has primarily only known one monarch.

It will be necessary to update the national anthem, passports, police uniforms, and even currency.

In light of Her Majesty’s health worries, Liz Truss, who just met the Queen to become prime minister, says her thoughts are with Her Majesty.

Queen Elizabeth II and new Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss meet on September 6, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Scotland, where the Queen asked Truss to form a government.

Liz Truss, the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, stated on Thursday that she is thinking of Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical supervision in Scotland.

In a message posted to Twitter just after 12:30 p.m. local time, Truss stated that “the entire nation will be gravely troubled by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.”

Truss wrote, “My thoughts, along with those of the entire United Kingdom, are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”

The 96-year-old monarch’s physicians are ‘concerned’ about her health, according to the palace.

On June 2, 2022 in London, Queen Elizabeth II grins on the balcony during Trooping The Colour.

Doctors for Queen Elizabeth II are concerned for Her Majesty’s health, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

The Queen’s doctors are worried for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical observation, according to a statement provided to Insider.

“The Queen remains in Balmoral in comfort,” they added.

The palace provided no additional information about Her Majesty’s condition. Royal novelist Omid Scobie said on Twitter, however, that intimate family members have been notified.

Meanwhile, royal correspondent Roya Nikkhah released on Twitter a statement from Clarence House indicating that Prince Charles and Camilla had traveled to the Queen’s Balmoral home in Scotland, where she is undergoing medical supervision.