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Elizabeth II is dead. The British queen died peacefully this afternoon in Balmoral. Buckingham Palace announced this on Thursday. Her son Charles is now king.
- 08.09.2022 - 19:56 HRS.
The website shut down, and flags were at half-mast.
The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast at 6:30 p.m. local time.
People in the crowd gathered outside the gates began crying and taking photos as a single helicopter circled overhead.
- 08.09.2022 - 19:51 HRS.
Here's how her death was announced
On Twitter, Buckingham Palace said, "The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
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