Doctors were worried about her health today, and her children and grandchildren rushed to Balmoral.
The world mourns and celebrates the devoted sovereign who ruled the country for 70 years.
The former Prince of Wales, the Queen’s son, becomes King and is expected to address the nation shortly.
When her father, King George VI, died on February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary became Queen at the age of 25.
Her reign included 15 British Prime Ministers ranging from Sir Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, as well as 14 US Presidents.
On September 9, 2015, she surpassed Queen Victoria’s reign as the longest-reigning British monarch.
The Queen has died, aged 96. Follow for the most recent Balmoral updates as Britain’s Elizabeth II passes.
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Her son, the former Prince of Wales, Charles, is now King. He will address the shocked nation soon, as the world mourns the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
