MAJOR UPDATE: Queen Elizabeth II has now passed away in the company of her family. She was 96 years old:
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
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It looks as though Queen Elizabeth II may be near death as she has been put under ‘medical supervision’ and the family has been gathered around her.
Here’s the latest as of this morning:
New: Buckingham Palace spokesman: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
— Matt Wilkinson (@MattSunRoyal) September 8, 2022
All the Queen’s four children are now with her at Balmoral Castle. Along with her grandson, the Duke of Cambridge.
This is a serious situation. #queen #queenelizabeth pic.twitter.com/6fWzhHxLol— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022
Apparently the BBC has suspended all of their program for the day:
BBC One have suspended all regular programming until 6pm.
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) September 8, 2022
Here’s a bit of history for those of us who don’t follow the UK or the royals that closely:
The span of history through humanity is incredible. No person under 70 has lived without Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom. Her first Prime Minister was born shortly after the American Civil War. Her current Prime Minister was born in 1975.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) September 8, 2022
We’ll keep you updated if anything major happens.