On Thursday afternoon, King Charles made his first statement since Queen Elizabeth II died around 1:30 pm ET on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
At the time, the Royal Family shared a black and white photo of the late Queen to their social media pages, revealing that she had died at the age of 96.
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Queen Elizabeth II Died On Thursday, September 8 At The Age Of 96
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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
“The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this evening,” they tweeted. “The King and Queen will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Early Thursday morning, Buckingham Palace released a statement revealing that his poor health had taken a turn for the worse:
“Following further assessment this morning, the Queen’s doctor is concerned about Her Majesty’s health and has recommended that she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
At the time, Clarence House reported that at the time Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were at his side and Prince William was on his way. Immediate family members have been notified, with Prince Harry also traveling to be by his grandmother’s side in her final moments.
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King Charles Releases First Statement After Queen’s Death
A message sent to the Royal Family’s social media account reads as follows:
“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Royal Highness the Queen, is the saddest moment for me and all the members of my family.”
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of a respected King and a much-loved Mother. I know his loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth, and by many 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 deep respect and affection in which the Queen is widely held.”
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Many individuals have lived and died only knowing Queen Elizabeth as King. Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, making her slightly older than sliced bread. In 1953, she became Queen and recently celebrated her 70th birthday a few months ago.
Her husband, Prince Philip, died last year, aged 99. Their wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1947 resulted in a historic celebration broadcast around the world.
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Double Rainbow Seen Over Buckingham Palace Amid Queen’s Departure
As the New York Times reported, a rare double rainbow was seen over the crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace and many took to the streets to publicly mourn her passing, some singing “God Save the Queen.”
At this time, it is not known when King Charles, 73, will be crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations. Earlier this year, the Queen expressed her desire to see her wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, 75, become Queen.
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In a statement in February, the Queen issued an official statement that read, “And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support you have given me; and I sincerely hope that, when the time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own faithful service.”
A statement by Clarence House said the couple were “overwhelmed and honoured” by the Queen’s gesture. Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt responded to the news, saying: “This is a most extraordinary message. The Queen ensures that the transition, when it comes, to her son as king is as smooth and trouble-free as possible.”
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“He proved the future of the institution he served for 70 years,” he continued. “And for Camilla, the journey from being third in marriage to queen, is complete.”
President Joe Biden also issued a lengthy statement, calling him “more than a king” and saying that he “defined an era.”
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