Buckingham Palace has declared that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
With the death of the Queen, who has been on the throne for 70 years and 214 days, an era has come to an end in England.
National mourning was declared in England after the official announcement was made.
With the death of the Queen, who has been on the throne for 70 years, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will rule the country in mourning as the new king.
THE NEW KING IS NOW HE
"The Queen died peacefully in Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain in Balmoral tonight and will return to London tomorrow," Buckingham Palace said in a new statement.