Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning royal and among the world’s longest-ruling monarchs in history, has died at the age of 96.
The queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.
The news came, days after the queen appointed Liz Truss as the 15th Prime Minister.
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Her son Prince Charles, grandson Prince William and other royal family members arrived at Balmoral Castle shortly after doctors announced they were ‘concerned’ for her health.
The 96 year old marked her Platinum Jubilee on February 6 after ascending to the throne 70 years ago in 1952, following the death of her father King George VI.
Prince Charles is expected to be crowned as King and head of Commonwealth nations.