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Daily Mirror
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Russell Myers & Zoe Forsey

Queen dies at Balmoral aged 96 after lifetime of dedicated service

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96 surrounded by her family. In the year of her Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of dedicated service to the Throne, the longest serving monarch passed away at her beloved Scottish estate, Balmoral.

Her eldest son and heir Prince Charles is now King with Camilla as Queen Consort. The Monarch leaves behind four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie and Lilibet.

Buckingham Palace made the announcement at 6.30pm, stating: "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."

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