Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain
Cars drive past an image of Queen Elizabeth is displayed on a billboard, after Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died aged 96, in Edinburgh September 8, 2022. — Reuters pic
Friday, 09 Sep 2022 4:35 AM MYT
BALMORAL (Scotland), Sept 9 — Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the nation’s figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96.
“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,” the new king, her eldest son Charles, said.
“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,” the 73-year-old said in a statement.
News that the queen’s health was deteriorating emerged shortly after midday on Thursday when her doctors said she was under medical supervision, prompting her family to rush to Scotland to be by her side.
Thousands gathered outside Buckingham Palace, in central London, and there was a stunned silence when the flag was lowered to half-mast. The crowd surged to the gates as the notice announcing the death of the only monarch most Britons have ever known was attached to the black iron gates.
On the grand Mall boulevard leading to the palace, black London taxis lined up in tribute.Buckingham Palace said King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, would remain at Balmoral Castle, where the queen died, before returning to London on Friday, when he is expected to address the nation.
On Elizabeth’s death, Charles automatically becomes monarch of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
She was like a mother to the British nation. A solid rock of propriety and integrity in a world full of dodgy public figures.
ReplyDeleteThe end of an era.
She passed away in Balmoral...which is kind of emblematic...most Scottish people had a lot of respect for her, whatever they feel about UK.
ReplyDeleteOne more link to the United Kingdom now severed.
She is also the epitome of the pommie closet racism after the death of princess Diana!
ReplyDeleteShe exposed her bigotry after an internal royal torrents of subhuman remarks about
Meghan Markle!
For all the accusations of bigotry and racism thrown against Britain(true if it's past) , Britain's leadership, across all institutions in society, bears a reflection of the diversity of its population.
ReplyDeleteCompare and contrast that to Tiongkok's Pure Han leadership across all its structures, especially the Communist Party, in spite of the diversity of Tiongkok's own population.
Wakakakaka…
ReplyDelete"Pure Han leadership across all its structures, especially the Communist Party"
If u care to check the list of the members of the People's Congress, military rankings & top provincial officers, there r diverse group of people from the 56 ethnic groups!
Truly proving u fart w/o thinking too!
Ooop… perhaps u r confusing with Pure Han leadership within that kayak infested island!