Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 today (September 8th), after 70 years on the throne.
She was Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign and the longest reign of a British monarch.
The Royal Family released a statement on Twitter stating that “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.”
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
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Her 73-year-old son Prince Charles, now automatically becomes King.
In Ottawa, the flag at the Peace Tower has been lowered.
Canadian flag is now half-mast on Peace Tower. pic.twitter.com/pAvGtYypyW
— Guillaume Bertrand (@GuBertrand) September 8, 2022
