Queen Elizabeth II died today at Balmoral at the age of 96 after a 70 year reigning over 14 states.
Elizabeth lived two world Wars, over 170 Prime Ministers worked under her guidance and was absolutely one of the most influencial figures in the whole planet. After Buckingham Palace announcement it was King Charles III who was pronounced, saying that his mom pass “was a moment of sadness” and it will be felt all around the world.
“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.”
Prime Minister Liz Truss expressed her condolences saying that Elizabeth II was the rock that modern Britain was built.
At Buckingham palace crowd learned the news as people were in tears. The news was posted in 18:30 British time and the flag was lowered in half.
The Queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor in London, on 21 April 1926. She became Queen after her father’s death back in 1952. Elizabeth was crowned a year later in 2 June 1953 in an attendance of 20 million people. She passed difficult moments as was the accident that caused the death of princess Diana of Wales in 1997 and moments of glory in sports “Olympic Games 2012” and economy as Britain survived world crisis.
World will remember Elizabeth II as a leader that gave Britain a special profile leading world changes and influencing majour movements (the end of cold war and the end of the Iron Curtain). Britain will honour her with all ceremonial event required and will keep a day of national mouring in her honour.