Queen Elizabeth II dies after 70 years on the throne

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning UK monarch

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Queen Elizabeth II. Image: PA images/Alamy Stock Photo
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Queen Elizabeth II. Image: PA images/Alamy Stock Photo

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96 at her Scottish home Balmoral after 70 years on the throne.

The Royal Family announced the news at 1830 in a statement that read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening an...

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