Queen Elizabeth II Death

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms. 

Over the last seven decades, the Queen has been a symbol of stability and resilience. She was a monarch and a matriarch. This weekend, millions are mourning her death and remembering her life. Outside of the Commonwealth, we’re used to leaders coming and going. But the crown is different. If you’re British, the Queen has likely been there your entire life. She swore in all the prime ministers you remember, 15 of them. And she was everywhere: on the money, on TV, on the mug in your grandmother’s cupboard. However you may feel about the crown as an institution, the Queen was always there.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."

This page https://www.rct.uk/important-information provides information on Royal Collection Trust opening arrangements following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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