King Charles Releases Statement Following Death Of Queen Elizabeth

The queen, who reigned for 70 years, died at the age of 96.
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King Charles released a heartbreaking statement following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” Charles said in a statement on Thursday.

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”

“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held,” he added.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles attend the state opening of Parliament in 2019.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles attend the state opening of Parliament in 2019.
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Buckingham Palace announced the queen’s death on Thursday.

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the palace said. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

The monarch, who died at the age of 96, reigned for 70 years. Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25, following the death of her father, King George VI. She was the world’s second-longest reigning monarch.

A photo of the late Queen Elizabeth and then-Prince Charles on May 18, 2009 in London.
A photo of the late Queen Elizabeth and then-Prince Charles on May 18, 2009 in London.
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