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The death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced at 6.30pm on Thursday 8th September after the head of state, 96, died quietly at Balmoral, her palace in Scotland.

News of her ill health had quickly spread that afternoon and her close family travelled immediately to the castle, to be at the Queen's side.

Meanwhile, the British public waited nervously.

As night fell, crowds continued to collect at the palace gates, as a sign of respect for their much-loved queen.

Just three months earlier, Queen Elizabeth had celebrated 70 years in her role.

The following day, loud gunshots rang out across the country and the public laid flowers to show their respect.

On Elizabeth II's death, her eldest child, Charles, became head of state.

On arriving back in London with his wife Camilla, he took part in a television broadcast.

Charles has already received his new title, King Charles III but after having the Queen for seventy years, such a huge change may be hard to accept.

Charles' coronation, the ceremony when he'll officially become king, will be in 2023.

Meanwhile, the people's thoughts are with their Queen.

Flags will be lowered until after her funeral on 19th September.

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