Queen Elizabeth II passes away

Queen Elizabeth II passes away

By Naveel Krishant
09/09/2022
Queen Elizabeth II. [Image:dailycherik]

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health.

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 country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said that the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral.

Her reign spanned 15 Prime Ministers starting with Winston Churchill, born in 1874, and including Liz Truss, born 101 years later in 1975, and appointed by the Queen earlier this week.

The new King will officially be known as King Charles III, it has been officially confirmed.

[Source: BBC]

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U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke to the nation after the death of Queen Elizabeth.

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The official notice read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."

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Crowds had gathered close to Buckingham Palace shortly before her death was announced

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Prince Harry arrived at Balmoral later to join other senior royals


Fijian hearts are heavy this morning as we bid farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - PM

By Vijay Narayan
09/09/2022
[Image: Fijian Government]

Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says Fijian hearts are heavy this morning as we bid farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Bainimarama has tweeted that we will always treasure the joy of Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to Fiji along with every moment that her grace, courage, and wisdom were a comfort and inspiration to our people, even a world away.



Sport pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Naveel Krishant
09/09/2022
Photo:BBC

Sport has paid tribute after Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died aged 96.

Messages poured in from sporting governing bodies and personalities after her death was announced earlier this morning.

A minute's silence was held at Manchester United, Arsenal and West Ham's European matches.

And in horse racing, the sport most closely linked to Her Majesty, she was described as its "greatest supporter".

Other sports such as Rugby Union, Rugby League, Tennis, Cricket and Golf paid tribute to the late Queen.

Source: BBC


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