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1905 Movie Network News On the afternoon of September 8, 2022 local time, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died in Balmoral, Scotland at the age of 96. On February 6 this year, Elizabeth II ushered in the "Platinum Jubilee", which is the 70th anniversary of the throne. On April 21, she celebrated her 96th birthday.
Elizabeth II was born in London on April 21, 1926. In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became queen at the age of 25, when her father, King George VI, died. From Sir Winston Churchill to Leeds Trass, the Queen witnessed 15 British Prime Ministers during her reign. In 2015, she became the longest-reigning British monarch in history, breaking the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.
In April last year, Elizabeth II's public activities decreased significantly after her husband Prince Philip 's death, and several official activities were cancelled or postponed after being hospitalized in October last year. In February this year, she was diagnosed with the new coronavirus. In early June, a series of events were held in the UK to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne, and she missed several official events due to physical discomfort.
htmlOn September 6, Elizabeth II appointed Tras as the new prime minister in Balmoral Fort , which was also the last public appearance of the Queen during her lifetime. The next day, the royal family announced that the Queen postponed an Privy Council online meeting. htmlOn September 8, British Prime Minister Leeds Trass issued a statement on the death of Queen of England, saying that this was a "huge impact on the UK and the world." Tras described the Queen as “the cornerstone on which modern Britain rests” and “a symbol of the spirit of Great Britain.” Trass said the Queen’s dedication was “a role model for all of us” and today was “a day of huge losses.” On June 30, 2022, Elizabeth II and Prince Charles (left)
According to the latest news from the official British royal account, after Queen Elizabeth II of the UK passed away, her eldest son, 73-year-old Crown Prince Charles 6, inherited the throne. King Charles of England issued a statement to express his condolences for the death of the queen. Charles said in a statement that the Queen's death was the saddest moment for him and the royal family.
According to British media reports, the UK will enter a 10-day national mourning period.
