Marking the end of a 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest serving monarch has died aged 96.

In a statement, the Queen's son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. He said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother.

Senior royals gathered at Balmoral, the Queen's beloved Scottish estate, yesterday to be with her after growing concerns about her health. The Queen's death was announced publicly on the afternoon of 8th September 2022.  

There has been an outpouring of heartfelt sentiment and well-wishes to the Queen's family from around the world as the UK enters a period of mourning. We await confirmation of the date of the Queen's funeral.