Queen Elizabeth II’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed

On Thursday, September 8, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96.

At 1:30 PM on Thursday, The Royal Family announced her death in a social media statement, which 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."

In the days following her passing, King Charles III was officially coronated in the country's first-ever televised ceremony. On Thursday, September 29, three weeks to the day after she passed, her death certificate was released, revealing her official cause of death.

Queen Elizabeth II's death certificate officially states that the longest-reigning monarch died of old age, as reported by Deadline. An extract from the National Records of Scotland stated that she died at 3:10 PM local time on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The certificate had been issued on September 16.

After she passed, the country initiated a formal period of mourning that ended on ten days ago on Monday, September 19, which marked the day of her state funeral. The occasion was one of the biggest broadcasting events in recent history.

Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and became Queen in 1953. She celebrated her 70th anniversary on the throne only a few months before her passing. Her husband, Prince Philip, passed away last year, at the age of 99. Their wedding at Westminister Abbey in 1947 resulted in a historic celebration that was also broadcast around the world.

Shortly after his mother passed away, King Charles III issued a thoughtful statement on social media addressing her passing:

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”

“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”

Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, making her just slightly older than sliced bread. In 1953, she became Queen and recently celebrated her 70th anniversary a few months ago.

Her husband, Prince Philip, passed away last year, at the age of 99. Their wedding at Westminister Abbey in 1947 resulted in a historic celebration that was broadcast around the world.

Many world leaders, such as United States President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, attended her state funeral earlier this month.

On the day of her passing, Emmanuel Macron tweeted, "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid his condolences, tweeting, "It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history."

"As we look back at her life and her reign that spanned so many decades, Canadians will always remember and cherish Her Majesty’s wisdom, compassion, and warmth. Our thoughts are with the members of the Royal Family during this most difficult time."

President Joe Biden also released a lengthy statement that can be read here.