Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

[BenG]

Buckingham Palace has issued the following statement:

Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.

Edited September 8, 2022 by BenG

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Prince Charles has arrived at Balmoral on a helicopter and is by the Queen's side.

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More senior royals are arriving at Balmoral, including Prince William, and the Queen's other children, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex.

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Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are also travelling to Balmoral.

[corvus albus Pronounshe/him]

Let's hope she can survive this

[BenG]

On 9/8/2022 at 2:44 PM, corvus albus said:

Let's hope she can survive this

I don't think so. Buckingham Palace's statement was very carefully worded but we all know it's just part of the choreography.

[BenG]

On 9/8/2022 at 1:59 PM, BenG said:

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are also travelling to Balmoral.

Correction: Only Harry will be travelling to Scotland.

[joesuda Pronounshe/him/his]

Wow this feels a little bit surreal. Hopefully hear health can recover, but the fact that all of her close family is gathering seems a little bit ominous. 

[corvus albus Pronounshe/him]

On 9/8/2022 at 5:07 PM, BenG said:

I don't think so. Buckingham Palace's statement was very carefully worded but we all know it's just part of the choreography.

She has to outlive Charles. She can die literally one day after him but not before

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[BenG]

The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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Prime Minster Truss will make a statement shortly.

[BloodyOreo Pronounshe/him]

On 9/8/2022 at 6:51 PM, BenG said:

Prime Minster Truss will make a statement shortly.

Imagine becoming Prime Minister and a few days later this happens 

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On 9/8/2022 at 6:59 PM, HoldMyOreos said:

Imagine becoming Prime Minister and a few days later this happens 

It’s a gift, politically. She gets to look prime ministerial, just like Johnson with COVID-19.

[BenG]

Throwback:

 

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Prime Minister Truss refers to the new king as King Charles III.

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On 9/8/2022 at 7:17 PM, BenG said:

Prime Minister Truss refers to the new king as King Charles III.

Regnal name confirmed by Clarence House.

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The Prime Minister was informed of the Queen’s death at 4:30 pm.