QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIES AT 96
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96. She passed away at Balmoral, her Scottish country residence, with members of the royal family, including her children and heirs, at her side.
The announcement came after her doctors earlier in the day were “concerned” for her health and were keeping her under medical supervision, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.
With over 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. During her reign, the queen was served by 15 prime ministers—the first being Winston Churchill, in 1952—and 14 U.S. presidents.
Her 73-year-old son, Prince Charles, now becomes King Charles.