Queen Elizabeth II Has Passed Away

Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at age 96.

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On Thursday morning, Buckingham Palace released a statement.

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“The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” they wrote.

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Her immediate family members were summoned to Balmoral, where she was staying.

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Prince Charles has now become King and his wife, Camilla, Queen Consort.

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The Royal Family announced the news of her passing on Twitter around 1:30 PM EST.

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“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” they tweeted.

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The King and The Queen Consort will return to London tomorrow.

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Many individuals around the world took to social media to mourn her passing.

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