The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, a statement from the Royal Family reads. Her Majesty was the UK’s longest serving monarch.

Charles, who became King after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, said her passing is a “moment of the greatest sadness” for The Royal Family.

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