A statement from Buckingham Palace: royal.uk/statement-buck…

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.

A statement from His Majesty The King:

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“My mother felt deeply, I know, the significance of the role she herself played in bringing together those whom history had separated, and in extending a hand to make possible the healing of long-held hurts.” The King’s reply to the message of condolence at Hillsborough Castle:

“The country loaded its whole self into your slender hands, Hands that can rest, now, relieved of a century’s weight.” 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 A poem in memory of Her Majesty The Queen from the Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage:

His Majesty The King and The Queen Consort attended a Service of Reflection for the life of HM Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. Dignitaries, representatives from civic society & the wider community across NI were among the congregation paying their respects.

"I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys. "Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting." - The Princess Royal

Queen Elizabeth's was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.

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Her Majesty The Queen had a close relationship with the Armed Forces throughout her life. Today, members from all three Armed Forces will play an important role as Her Majesty’s coffin makes its journey from Buckingham Palace to the Palace Westminster.

The Princess of Wales is full of emotion as she watches on.

Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin makes its journey down the Mall to the Palace of Westminster, where it will Lie-in-State until the morning of the State Funeral.

Draped in the Royal Standard, Her Majesty The Queen's coffin is taken in Procession to Westminster Hall.