{"id":11305,"date":"2022-09-08T23:05:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T21:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=11305"},"modified":"2025-10-11T21:09:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T18:09:44","slug":"queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-longest-reigning-monarch-dies-at-96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-longest-reigning-monarch-dies-at-96\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Elizabeth II &#8211; Britain\u2019s longest-reigning monarch dies at 96"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Queen Elizabeth II, Britain\u2019s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, her summer retreat. She was 96.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She died peacefully at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland on the afternoon of September&nbsp;8, according to the Buckingham Palace&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1567928275913121792\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">statement<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Queen\u2019s death, King Charles III immediately assumed the role of the British monarch, and his eldest son, Prince William, becomes heir to the throne. \u201cThe death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,\u201d&nbsp;the new king, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1567936934290329608?s=08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">her eldest son Charles, said<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.<br><br>The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VfxpXro22W\">pic.twitter.com\/VfxpXro22W<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1567928275913121792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth had been placed&nbsp;under medical supervision&nbsp;earlier Thursday and her doctors were concerned for her health and had recommended she remain under medical supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon after the announcement was made, flags were lowered to half-mast as Londoners mourn Queen&#8217;s death.  Hundreds of mourners gathered outside of Buckingham Palace in London to lay flowers and pay their respects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Buckingham-Palace.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Buckingham-Palace.jpeg?resize=830%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11308\" width=\"830\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Buckingham-Palace.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Buckingham-Palace.jpeg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Buckingham-Palace.jpeg?resize=768%2C461&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em><sup>View outside Buckingham Palace in London after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. (Image Credit: WTAE TV\/Twitter)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cRock on which modern Britain was built\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liz Truss has paid tribute to the Queen, describing her as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trussliz\/status\/1567948139658608646?s=08\"><span style=\"color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the rock on which modern Britain was built<\/span><\/a>\u201d, whose death is a \u201chuge shock\u201d to the country and the world. \u201cThrough thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed. She was the very spirit of Great Britain \u2013 and that spirit will endure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new prime minister praised the deceased monarch\u2019s \u201cextraordinary\u201d achievements during her 70 years on the throne, saying her sense of duty had been a \u201cpersonal inspiration\u201d to her and to many Britons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth\u2019s reign covered a period of enormous social, economic, technological, and political change. It saw the transformation of the once-global British Empire into a Commonwealth of 52 independent nations, and the UK\u2019s entrance into and exit from the European Union. Fifteen UK prime ministers served under Elizabeth \u2014 from Winston Churchill on her accession to the throne in 1952 to Liz Truss, who was sworn in only two days before the monarch\u2019s death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">There was total silence outside Buckingham Palace as the news broke, and then the crowds broke into song: God Save the King. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6kCUNSLw68\">pic.twitter.com\/6kCUNSLw68<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Anna Stewart (@annastewartcnn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/annastewartcnn\/status\/1567945821123137538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World leaders and mourners pay tribute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 96-year-old monarch visited more than 100 countries across six continents during her reign and was admired by people, politicians, and religious leaders everywhere.&nbsp;The news of her death stunned not only people in Britain but condolences poured in from leaders around the world. The mayor of Paris announced the lights of the Eiffel Tower would be turned off in honor of her passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United States: <\/strong>U.S. President Joe Biden mourned Queen Elizabeth II following her death and recalled her seven-decade reign. \u201cToday, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief,\u201d the White House statement said. \u201cWe send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, who are not only mourning their Queen, but their dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her legacy will loom large in the pages of British history, and in the story of our world.\u201d American flags at the White House, other federal buildings, military facilities and embassies overseas will be flown at half-staff \u201cuntil the day of internment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0n7pmVVg2w\">pic.twitter.com\/0n7pmVVg2w<\/a><\/p>&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS\/status\/1567952734623596548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>France: <\/strong>Emmanuel Macron, president of France, has posted a photograph of the Queen on his Twitter account. \u201cHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation\u2019s continuity and unity for over 70 years\u201d, said the French President.&nbsp;\u201cI remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation\u2019s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.<\/p>&mdash; Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EmmanuelMacron\/status\/1567932916734337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canada: <\/strong>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote a heartfelt tribute. \u201cIt was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada\u2019s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u201d Trudeau said.&nbsp;\u201cShe was a constant presence in our lives \u2013 and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country\u2019s history.\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/world-news\/2022\/09\/08\/queen-tributes-world-leaders-commonwealth-canada-us-live-reaction\/#update-20220908-1905\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada\u2019s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives \u2013 and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country\u2019s history.<\/p>&mdash; Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustinTrudeau\/status\/1567934852057497604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NATO: <\/strong>The chief of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has expressed his deepest condolences. \u201cDeeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Over more than 70 years, she exemplified selfless leadership and public service,\u201d Stoltenberg said. \u201cMy deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to our NATO Allies the United Kingdom and Canada, and to the people of the Commonwealth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Europe:<\/strong> European leaders mourned the Queen and paid sincere tribute to her. \u201cOur thoughts are with the royal family and all those who mourn Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and worldwide,\u201d tweeted&nbsp;European Council President Charles Michel. \u201cOnce called Elizabeth the Steadfast, she never failed to show us the importance of lasting values in a modern world with her service and commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen&nbsp;said the Queen&#8217;s death left a \u201csense of loss in the lives of many\u201d in the UK and throughout the world. \u201cShe witnessed war and reconciliation in Europe and beyond, and deep transformations of our planet and societies. She was a beacon of continuity throughout these changes, never ceasing to display calmness and dedication that gave strength to many. May she rest in peace,\u201d she wrote on Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ireland:<\/strong> Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin conveyed his deepest sympathy to King Charles, the Royal Family, the UK Government and the British people on the loss of their beloved monarch. \u201cThe Queen\u2019s reign was one of historic duration, immense consequence, and a focus of respect and admiration around the world. Her dedication to duty and public service were self-evident and her wisdom and experience truly unique.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India: <\/strong>India\u2019s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: \u201cI had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings, she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?resize=1016%2C545&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?resize=1024%2C549&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?resize=768%2C412&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?resize=1536%2C824&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AFP-Queen-timeline.jpeg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Queen Elizabeth II, Britain\u2019s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, her summer retreat. She was 96.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[62,1],"tags":[211,357,593,61],"class_list":["post-11305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-news","tag-britain","tag-europe","tag-queen","tag-uk"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-Elizabeth-II.jpg?fit=690%2C370&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7jJWb-2Wl","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11305"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11305\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11337,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11305\/revisions\/11337"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}