Britain wakes up in mourning, and to a new monarch, King Charles III

Buckingham Palace introduced on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II had died — bringing to an finish a 70-year reign.

A assertion on the royal web site mentioned the 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral Fort within the afternoon. 

Elizabeth was the UK's longest reigning monarch, taking the throne in 1952 upon the demise of her father, King George VI.

She has been succeeded by her personal son, Charles, will likely be generally known as King Charles III. 

Buckingham Palace mentioned the King and Queen Consort would keep at Balmoral in a single day earlier than returning to London on Friday.

See under for a abstract of Friday's developments:

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Crowds gathered exterior Buckingham Palace

1000's gathered exterior Buckingham Palace final night time, regardless of the rain, to pay tribute to a monarch who has helped to information her nation for over seven a long time. 

Folks collect exterior Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Victoria Jones/PA through AP)
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King Charles III releases his first official assertion

King Charles III launched his first assertion after changing into Britain's new monarch yesterday, paying tribute to his mom.

"The demise of my beloved mom, Her Majesty The Queen, is a second of the best disappointment for me and all members of my household," he wrote.

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mom. I do know her loss will likely be deeply felt all through the nation, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by numerous individuals all over the world.

“Throughout this era of mourning and alter, my household and I will likely be comforted and sustained by our information of the respect and deep affection wherein the Queen was so extensively held.”

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