Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement.Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom since 1952 and is the country’s longest-serving monarch.
Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”On Thursday lunchtime (September 8), Buckingham Palace confirmed royal doctors were "concerned" about the monarch's health and had placed her "under medical supervision".Her death marks the end of the Elizabethan era and is certain to trigger an extended period of national mourning.Prince Charles, her eldest son, now becomes King having held the position of Prince of Wales for the longest period in history.
Prince William is now expected to inherit that title.Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will likely now become the Queen Consort.