A statement from Buckingham Palace

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Published 8 September 2022 
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.


Charles, Prince of Wales, Duchess Camilla of Cornwall and the Duke of Cambridge are traveling to Balmoral. The Duke of Suxxex also will  travel to Balmoral just as the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the  Duke of York. 

New issue: 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.


Belgium



Canada


Denmark



Jordan


Luxembourg

Norway





Sweden

On the occasion of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, high guard soldiers of the Skaraborg regiment hoisted the three-toned flag on Kungl this morning. The castle is half-masted, by decree of HM the King.



The Netherlands



There also were many tributes from all over the world. 


On Saturday September 10th.: 

The King held His first Privy Council at 10.20am at St James’s Palace in London. The Queen Consort and The Prince of Wales were present.

On September 10, 2022, The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with members of the public on the long walk at Windsor Castle after viewing the floral tributes left
for late Queen Elizabeth II.

On Sunday September 11th. : 

The Coffin bearing The late Queen was conveyed from Balmoral Castle this morning, followed by The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and thence to the Palace of
Holyroodhouse this afternoon where it is resting in the Throne Room.


On Monday September 12th:

The Queen’s children hold a Vigil beside Her Majesty’s coffin in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. This afternoon, His Majesty The King received the First Minister of Scotland and the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. 

On Tuesday September 13th:

His Majesty The King and The Queen Consort attended a Service of Reflection for the life of HM Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.  Dignitaries, representatives from civic society & the wider community across NI were among the congregation paying their respects.

The body of the late 96-year-old queen, who died “peacefully” at her Balmoral estate in Scotland last Thursday, was flown to London aboard a Royal Air Force plane on Tuesday evening from the
Scottish capital Edinburgh.

At Buckingham Palace, a guard of honor received the coffin before pallbearers from the Grenadier Guards took the coffin to the Bow Room, the palace said. The coffin will be placed on trestles
in the center of the room. King Charles III; his wife, Camilla, the queen consort; and other members of the royal family were present, the palace said.

On Wedensday September 14th:

Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin makes its journey down the Mall to the Palace of Westminster, where it will Lie-in-State until the morning of the State Funeral.

On Thursday September 15th.:

In Sandringham, Manchester and Glasgow today, members of The Royal Family were able to meet members of the public and see some of the many tributes which have been left in memory of
Her Majesty The Queen.

On Friday September 16th.:

Today, Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort are in Cardiff, Wales. "Through all the years of her reign, the land of Wales could not have been closer to my mother’s heart. "Roedd lle arbennig i Gymru yn ei chalon." His Majesty The King's reply to the motion of condolence at the Senedd

A Service of Prayer and Reflection for the life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff.

The Queen’s children hold a Vigil beside Her Majesty’s coffin in Westminster Hall, London.

On Saturday September 17th:

Today at Buckingham Palace, His Majesty The King: Held Audiences with Defence Chiefs of Staff
Accompanied by other members of The Royal Family, hosted a reception for the Governors General of the Realms Received the Prime Ministers of the Realms

Across London, The King, The Prince of Wales and The Earl and Countess of Wessex have today been meeting well-wishers and those who have joined the queue for Her Majesty The Queen's Lying-in-State.

* The Queen's 8 grandchildren hold a Vigil beside her Majesty's coffin at Westminster Hall.

It was announced by the royal family that the State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday September 19th. 2022. It is a Bank Holiday in the UK. 



Source picture: Wikipedia + official royal websites

Comments

Billy Blue Eyes said…
I'm sad to say she has passed away. RIP
September 8, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Kathleen Van Lierop said…
It's very sad! After 70 years of reign. She was a true Icon!
September 8, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Cath said…
What a wonderful post, Kathleen.
September 9, 2022 at 12:21 PM
Kathleen Van Lierop said…
Thank you very much for your comment, Cath, though a tragic one...
September 10, 2022 at 3:18 PM
Billy Blue Eyes said…
It was a very upsetting day for us all, I felt privileged to have at a lunch in her presence when she opened Diamond Light Source, and I met Prince Philip. I have to admit having been watching the TV most of the time and to see the Funeral
September 15, 2022 at 9:34 PM
Kathleen Van Lierop said…
Thank you very much for commenting!! I try to follow as much as I can, however, it's a busy time at work. Are you going to queuing?
September 17, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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