Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1952, on the death of her father, King George VI. She oversaw the last throes of the British empire, weathered global upheaval and domestic scandal, and dramatically modernized the monarchy.
She died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after doctors said they had become concerned about her health on Thursday.
Elizabeth ruled over the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, and became one of the most recognizable women ever to have lived. Her son, Charles, immediately became King upon her death.
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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
When the Czar was overthrown, a famed Chosid (Reb Dovid Horodoker I believe)
stated that we have now lost a Moshol in Chassidus for Malchus.
The Queen was a true picture of class and dignity and she could teach a thing or 2 in the area of Tznius.
On the other hand, now the whole world will be talking about Coronating the king and calling out “Long live The King”.
The queen was a huge part of britain and will be hugely missed
Let the hespedim begin!
My sorrow is great, I feel a tremendous void in my heart. Her loving gaze as she walked through her kingdom with pride, her her caring eyes pierced through every citizen, she will greatly be missed by all❤️
Absolutely heartbroken.
The Queen was the epitome of dedication, devotion, she kept her promise and served her country and her people faithfully, loyally and with self sacrifice.
All that, and much more, is what we can learn from Her Majesty.
It will be very hard to follow The Queen’s amazing reign.
Her tznius was incredible
The Queen served her country and people with devotion. She was a role model for 7 decades. She took her role of service seriously. A lesson to be learned! I shall miss her
Me too. I’m amazed at my own depth of feeling.
Long Live the King.