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Buckingham Palace announces death of Queen Elizabeth II

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BUCKINGHAM Palace has announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, who died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon aged 96.

Members of her family gathered at her Scottish estate as concerns grew about her health. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and recently celebrated her 70th Jubilee.
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: “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.”
All the Queen’s children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, earlier today after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.
Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way.
King Charles said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother.
“I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
He will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms. Camilla, his wife, becomes Queen Consort.
Following the announcement, tributes started to come in.

The Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Jean Flaherty, said: “I speak on behalf of Warrington Borough Council and the people of our borough in expressing my profound sadness at the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
“We will join with people across the world as we mourn her loss, and are thankful for the immense contributions and sacrifices she made for our country and communities.
“The positive impact she has made will be felt for many generations to come. We will remember how she served with dignity and pride for 70 years, as our longest-reigning British monarch.
“Many of us will fondly remember her visits to Warrington in May 1968 when she visited Bridge Street, November 1979 when she visited the Golden Square development and the Town Hall, August 1998 when she took a tour of Hollins Park hospital in Winwick, and latterly in May 2012 when she opened the Orford Jubilee Hub.
“Many of us will equally have our own personal memories and stories of the Queen, both in and out of Warrington, and we will reflect on the immense personal impact she will have had on many of our communities.
“All civic and council-run meetings and events scheduled are currently being reviewed during the period of mourning. The flag at Warrington Town Hall will be flown at half-mast with immediate effect as a mark of respect.”

Flowers laid by the Mayor at Warrington town hall

Further information will be available in due course at the Royal Family website

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer said: “I wish to pass on my deepest condolences to the Royal Family on this immensely sad day. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years as a pillar of strength and wisdom to our nation and her legacy will be felt deeply for the next 70 years and more.
“Her Majesty was the one constant that remained in our nation’s public life. She will forever be a shining example of public service and a figurehead for the values that unite us as a country, and I join people across Cheshire and the United Kingdom in mourning her loss.”

Emma Hutchinson, Managing Director of Culture Warrington and LiveWire, has extended her condolences, saying: “We are saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.”

Meanwhile, local veterans campaigner Julie Francis has lowered the flag on Warrington Cenotaph and is inviting members of the public who want to reflect to attend at the cenotaph at 6pm on Saturday.

The flag on Warrington cenotaph

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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