09 SEPTEMBER: England’s longest-reigning queen, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday. She was 96 years old. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a statement that prompted 10 days of national mourning. Buckingham Palace said that this afternoon The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral.
The eldest of their four children, Charles, Prince of Wales, who at 73 is the oldest heir in British history, will immediately become king. The Queen’s death came after the palace said on Thursday that doctors were concerned for her health and asked her to remain under medical supervision. The announcement came a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of the Privy Council.
Two days ago, the Queen appointed Liz Truss as the 15th Prime Minister of her time. Queen Elizabeth II has been suffering from health problems since last October, which has made it difficult for her to walk and stand. Earlier, British Prime Minister Liz Truss said that “the whole country will be concerned by the news at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.”