Queen Elizabeth II, world’s longest-reigning monarch has died aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Her eldest son, Prince Charles is now King.
The news came after Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming the Queen was “remaining under medical supervision” as doctors were concerned for her health.
The ceremonial duties of proclaiming a new monarch will be handled by an Accession Council, which will gather at St James’s Palace.
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Royal Correspondent Victoria Arbiter told Jim Wilson the Queen’s devotion to duty was “remarkable”.
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Former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II Dickie Arbiter told Jim Wilson it was the most rewarding period of his life working for the Queen.
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Nine News Correspondent Tracey Vo told Jim Wilson the UK is preparing for its first full day without the Queen.
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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet joined Ben Fordham to pay tribute to the Queen.
“The deeper the love, the deeper the grief and I think in these coming hours, weeks and months ahead we’ll really show how deeply Queen Elizabeth was loved, not just in the UK but in Australia and around the world.”
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Royal correspondent Victoria Arbiter’s family has been close with the Monarch.
She told Ben the Queen “was a humble leader”.
Arbiter provided a unique insight into the personality of Her Majesty.
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