Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, September 8. She was 96.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

Flags on landmark buildings in Britainwere being lowered to as a period of official mourning was announced.