Her Majesty’s newly-published death certificate reveals that the Queen died of “old age.”
On Thursday, September 8, at 3.10 p.m., the 96-year-old monarch died at Balmoral Castle, more than three hours before the public was notified.
According to the death certificate issued by National Records of Scotland, she died of “old age.” Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, was the person who reported her passing.
Three weeks ago today, only King Charles and his only sister were by their mother’s side as she passed away in Aberdeenshire, as shown by the moment of death listed on the historic document bearing the title “Her Majesty The Queen.”
When the Queen died away, Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, were in the air. They left RAF Northolt in South Ruislip, west London, at 2:39 p.m., en route to Balmoral, and landed an hour later.
After the death of his grandmother, Prince Harry was not on the plane with his brother and had to take a jet from Luton to Scotland on his own. He arrived in Aberdeen at 6:46 p.m., sixteen minutes after the Palace’s announcement.
Douglas James Allan Glass is identified as the certifying licensed physician. Dr. Glass is a general practitioner from the Highlands hamlet of Aboyne, approximately 20 miles from Balmoral.
The cause of death on the Queen’s death certificate has been revealed to be “old age.”
Two days before her death, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II met with Liz Truss and asked her to form a government.
What EXACTLY does it mean to die of “old age”? Is this a prevalent cause of death?
It is typical to hear that a person died of “old age,” yet official guidance advises that physicians should avoid using this phrase on death certificates.
The description is only recognized if the patient is over the age of 80 and the doctor has personally observed a progressive decline over a long period of time.
In addition, it can only be utilized if doctors are ignorant of any condition or injury that may have led to the death.
According to experts, this expression refers to the “lifetime sum total of injury” to the body’s tissues and organs.
However, other specialists contend that it is impossible to die of old age. Instead, they assert that aging simply makes a person more prone to fatal heart and renal diseases.
The only listed cause of death was old age, with no other contributing circumstances. It was the same cause of death listed on her husband’s death certificate, Prince Philip.
The Registrar General of Scotland, Paul Lowe, stated that the Queen’s death was recorded in Aberdeenshire on 16 September 2022.
In a tribute to her mother, the Queen, the Princess Royal claimed she was present during the monarch’s final moments.
Anne, who accompanied her mother’s coffin from Balmoral to London through Edinburgh, stated, ‘I was privileged to spend the last 24 hours of my dearest mother’s life with her.’
On the paper, the princess is listed as the “informant” and would have alerted the local registrar of her mother’s passing.
After 70 years of service, the Queen was laid to rest on September 19, after family, friends, and the nation had expressed their condolences.
For a woman who was never intended to be sovereign, the Queen earned the respect of many, from world leaders to the general people, by fulfilling her promise to serve nation and Commonwealth.
Her heartbroken family walked behind her coffin during the lengthy day of her funeral and burial, a simple but public memorial, and King Charles III’s grief was evident on his face as he traveled to Scotland with his Queen Consort shortly thereafter.
A chronological account of how her death was revealed and how her relatives rushed to her side.
Wednesday, September 8
12pm: The Commons informs Liz Truss that the Queen is ill.
Buckingham Palace issues a statement at 12:35 p.m. declaring that the Queen is under medical observation at Balmoral because doctors are “concerned for her health.”
Following additional review this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical observation, according to a Palace spokesperson. The Queen continues to reside in comfort at Balmoral.
Clarence House issues a statement at 12:47 stating that Prince Charles and his wife Camilla would travel to Balmoral. It stated that the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall had traveled to Balmoral.
After one minute, Kensington Palace announces that Prince William will fly to Balmoral at 12:48 p.m. Also traveling to Balmoral is the Duke of Cambridge, according to the announcement.
A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirms that they will “go to Scotland” at 1:55 p.m. While the initial statement mentioned Scotland, Balmoral was not specifically named. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were scheduled to attend the WellChild Awards ceremony on Thursday evening in London, but changed their plans to visit the Queen.
Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Sophie Wessex depart RAF Northolt at 2.39 p.m.
The Queen is pronounced dead at 3.15 p.m.
The plane carrying William and other royals lands in Aberdeen around 3.40 p.m.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel to Balmoral “separately” from other royals, according to a Press Association (PA) news alert issued at 4:14 p.m.
Less than thirty minutes later, at 4.39 p.m., the Press Association issued another news alert, citing an anonymous source as indicating that the Duchess of Sussex will not accompany the Duke of Sussex to Balmoral. The source indicated that Prince Harry would be traveling alone. According to a source, the Duchess may join Harry in Scotland at a later date, following a ‘changing of plans’ as stated by PA.
5pm: The arrival of Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Sophie Wessex at Balmoral
5.35pm: Prince Harry departs Luton.
The Royal Family announced through Twitter at 6.30 p.m. that the Queen passed away “peacefully” at Balmoral at the age of 96.
Prince Harry arrives at Aberdeen Airport from Luton on a private jet at 6:46 p.m.
The Duke of Sussex arrives at Balmoral about 8 p.m.