Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96

London-(Berberanews)-Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled the UK for 70 years, passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96.

At her Scottish estate, where she had spent the majority of the summer, she passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon.

The Queen experienced significant social change after ascending to the throne in 1952.

It was a “moment of great sadness” for him and his family, according to her son King Charles III, and her loss would be “deeply felt” all over the world.

We deeply lament the loss of a beloved mother and beloved sovereign, he said.

“I am confident that the nation, the realms, the Commonwealth, as well as countless others worldwide, will feel her loss profoundly.”

He stated that he and his family would be “comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held” during the forthcoming period of mourning.

The King will return to London on Friday with his wife Camilla, who is now Queen Consort, according to Buckingham Palace.

After the Queen’s doctors expressed concern about her health earlier in the day, senior royals had gathered at Balmoral.

Following the Queen’s placement under medical supervision, all of her children made their way to Balmoral, which is close to Aberdeen.

Prince William, her great-grandson and current heir to the throne, as well as Prince Harry, gathered there.