The Royal Family announced Thursday, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon” … only hours after the palace had announced she was under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle.
Earlier the palace called all of Elizabeth’s children to be by her side.
The Queen’s last public appearance came on Tuesday when she met with England’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss.
Her health had been in decline of late– with her Royal duties being scaled back over the past year.
Her family and the country celebrated the Platinum Jubilee — a 4-day celebration — in June, honoring the 70 years she’s been on the throne.
According to the royal succession, Prince Charles is next in line to the throne. He would become King, and his wife Camilla’s title would be Queen Consort.
While it’s expected Charles will be the next monarch … there’s been speculation he may pass on the crown, making his eldest son, Prince William, the new King of England.
Queen Elizabeth is survived by her 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and even more great grandchildren as well as many extended Royal family members.
She was 96.
