Buckingham Palace confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II died this afternoon at Balmoral. Related news LIVE: Queen Elizabeth II diesChange of monarch for the UKAfter 70 years on the throne the United Kingdom is about to experience a change of monarch for the first time in multiple generations. Planning for the death of Elizabeth II has been in place for decades, with governments and broadcasters involved in getting the message out quickly and respectfully. Once the death of Queen Elizabeth II was confirmed a number of immediate steps were taken, including the phone call to the Prime Minister and then to other heads of State. (Details of the Proclamation of Accession of Elizabeth II.)

Source: The Guardian September 08, 2022 20:46 UTC