Topline
The United Kingdom—and many of Queen Elizabeth II's admirers around the world—entered a period of mourning Thursday following her death at age 96, ending the longest reign of any monarch in British history.
Members of the public leave flowers outside Windsor Castle on Thursday, following the death of Queen ... [+]
Key Facts
The Royal Family announced at 6:30 p.m. local time the queen "died peacefully at Balmoral," a castle in Scotland.
Flags were immediately lowered to half-staff around the U.K. following the announcement of the queen's death, while massive crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London.
Mourners lined up to lay flowers at the Palace and at many other locations Elizabeth frequented throughout her life, including Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace.
Prime Minister Liz Truss—in just her second full day on the job—delivered a speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street shortly after the announcement of the queen's death, saying the nation is "devastated" by the news as it welcomes its new monarch, King Charles III.
What To Watch For
Elizabeth's funeral is expected to take place in 10 days, but a date has not been formally announced—read more on plans to honor the late queen here.
Members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace in London.
A police officer stands over tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London.
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Black taxis line up outside of Buckingham Palace after Queen Elizabeth's death.
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A young girl mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II walks with flowers outside of Hillsborough ... [+]
A young girl lays flowers outside of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh following the death of ... [+]
A message from a member of the British public honors Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham House on the ... [+]
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street following the death of ... [+]
