On Thursday, September 8, Queen Elizabeth II died 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
At 1:30pm on Thursday, the Royal Family announced her death in a social media statement, which read: “The Queen passed away 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 his passing, King Charles III was officially crowned in the country’s first televised ceremony. On Thursday, September 29, three weeks after he died, his death certificate was released, revealing his official cause of death.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Death Certificate Reveals Her Official Cause of Death
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Queen Elizabeth II’s death certificate officially states that the longest-reigning monarch died of old age, as Deadline reported. An extract from the National Records of Scotland states that he died at 3:10pm local time on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The certificate was issued on September 16.
After he died, the country began a period of official mourning that ended ten days ago on Monday, September 19, which marked the day of his state funeral. The event was one of the biggest broadcast events in recent history.
Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and became Queen in 1953. She celebrated her 70th anniversary on the throne just a few months before her death. Her husband, Prince Philip, died last year, aged 99. Their wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1947 resulted in a historic celebration that was broadcast around the world.
King Charles III Acknowledges His ‘Deep Respect and Affection’ Held for Her Majesty
Statement from His Majesty the King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Shortly after his mother died, King Charles III issued a thoughtful statement about social media salute his departure:
“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.”
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.
Many World Leaders Attend Queen’s State Funeral
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Many world leaders, such as US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, attended his funeral earlier this month.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a benevolent queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 8, 2022
On the day of his departure, Emmanuel Macron tweeted, “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a benevolent queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.”
As we look back on his life and his decades-long reign, Canadians will always remember and appreciate his wisdom, compassion and warmth. Our thoughts are with the members of the Royal Family during this most difficult time.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 8, 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also offered his condolences, tweeting, “It is with heavy hearts that we learn of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Ruler, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He is a constant presence in our lives – and his service to Canadians will remain an important part of our nation’s history forever.”
“When we look back on his life and his decades-long reign, Canadians will always remember and appreciate his wisdom, compassion and warmth. Our thoughts are with the members of the Royal Family at this most difficult time.”
President Joe Biden also released a lengthy statement that can be read here.
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