Queen of England

Heir Prince Charles and all the queen's children were either at the British monarch's bedside or en route to the castle in Scotland.

“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The 96-year-old monarch appeared frail in photos with the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral on Tuesday — though not at death’s door. No details were provided, and it remains unclear what symptoms the queen is displaying and whether she is suffering from an illness.

The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the ...

Her commitment to the Commonwealth was a constant - she visited every Commonwealth country at least once. Through the war, she exchanged letters with her third cousin, Philip, Prince of Greece, who was serving in the Royal Navy. She immediately returned to London as the new Queen. His Majesty the King said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. At Buckingham Palace in London, crowds awaiting updates on the Queen's condition began crying as they heard of her death. After turning 18, Elizabeth spent five months with the Auxiliary Territorial Service and learned basic motor mechanic and driving skills.

All the latest news and information as members of the royal family travel to visit the Queen at Balmoral Castle.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has passed on prayers to Queen Elizabeth II and hoped for her recovery. The Queen's health condition is thought to have worsened significantly in the past few days, leading to speculation that she is nearing the edge of her life. Reuters are broaccasting a live feed of the outside of Balmoral Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II is currently under close medical supervision after her condition deteriorated drastically in recent days. Earlier today Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall flew by helicopter to the Queen's Balmoral Castle residence as it became clear that her condition had worsened. Members of the Royal Family are visiting with Queen Elizabeth II as she remains under medical supervision in Balmoral Castle. Earlier this week Liz Truss became the 15th Prime Minister to form a government on behald of Queen Elizabeth II and met with the monarch on Tuesday. In 1952 Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne and she has served for the past 70 years. The United Kingdom is coming to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away today at the age of 96. The Queen is meeting with other close family members today, who are all visiting her at her Balmoral estate. Earlier today Bucking Palace released a statement confirming that the Queen was under close medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors recorded a deterioration in her condition in recent days. The Queen was not in residence but the Palace remains the ancestral home of the British Royal Family. After the death of Elizabeth II today, her son and heir Charles has released a statement.

The queen served as the United Kingdom's monarch since 1952. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country — and ...

A quarter-century after assuming the throne, Queen Elizabeth II summarized her role and her relationship with her subjects: "When I was 21, I pledged my life to the service of our people," she said. Bradford believes history will rank her among the nation's great sovereigns, alongside Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. The attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humored resolve and of fellow feeling still characterize this country." "I think she'll be seen as dutiful, good at her job and self-sacrificing in many ways." As head of state and national matriarch, she reassured the British people and emphasized the country's traditional values. Many Britons were furious and saw the queen as out of touch and uncaring. "The image that Diana passed onto the world about the Prince of Wales is not a very attractive image. "I think the queen really felt deeply wounded by the lack of success of her family," says Sarah Bradford, the author of several biographies of Elizabeth. And those who come after us will say the Britons of this generation were as strong as any. Her death is a major milestone for the country, triggering an outpouring of national affection and grief. I find that's one of the sad things, that people don't take on jobs for life, they try different things all the time." "I remember lines of unknown people, linking arms and walking down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of happiness and relief," she recalled.