Her death was announced just after 6.30pm last night, bringing a close to a reign that lasted more than 70 years
“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built.“Britain is the great country it is today because of her.”
Labour leader Keir Starmer said “We will always cherish Queen Elizabeth II’s life of service and devotion to our nation and the Commonwealth, our longest serving and greatest monarch. The Queen’s death came after a period of declining health over several months. She cut down significantly on her public engagements, although still managed two balcony appearances at Buckingham Palace during the celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee in June.
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