On the 8th of September 2022, Her Majesty The Queen passed away peacefully in the afternoon at Balmoral Castle, aged ninety six.
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort were at Balmoral Castle with Her Majesty The Queen when she passed away. The announcement was made public at 6.30pm BST.
In his Statement following Her Majesty The Queen's passing His Majesty The King said
'The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
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.
During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.'
Following the announcement to the public, Clarence House announced that His Majesty The King intends to take the regnal name of Charles and will be His Majesty King Charles the Third.
Accession Council will take place on 10th September 2022 at St James's Palace when His Majesty The King will formally be proclaimed.
An online book of condolence has been opened on the royal family website https://www.royal.uk/
I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. My thoughts are with Her Majesty's family at this terrible time. We have lost a truly remarkable monarch who dedicated her whole life to her people.
God Save The King
