Queen Elizabeth II has passed away aged 96 at Balmoral Castle.

The Queen, who reigned for 70 years, died "peacefully" the afternoon of September 8, 2022.

Buckingham Palace made the announcement at 6.30pm, the statement read: “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.”

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Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIA very sad day for Britain and over the whole, world, a Queen that has been a part of my and my family’s life, over the whole of our lives. A great monarch who held this country together during her 70 years reign and was dutiful to the end, a great role model. Rest in peace Ma’am.

From Kim Blaxall

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIThankyou , such a simple word but sent from the heart. You showed us composure and dignity throughout your life. of which we will never see again ,you were beautiful inside and out , you were full of love and funny too , we as a nation are so lucky to have to have lived along side you , you were very very special and historically this can never be repeated , Thankyou for being You

From Graham ‘Muz’ Muspratt

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIUpon meeting Her Majesty at Windsor Castle in 1989, having gained the Queens Scout Award, noticing I was Venture Sea Scout asked what I did for my expedition, after I replied "a hike through the mountains of Corsica", she said with a grin "oh not in a boat then" RIP Your Majesty.