Queen Elizabeth II was in good health for most of her life, but her health declined significantly following the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in April 2021. She began to use a … See more

Planning
Plans for the Queen's death had existed in some form since the 1960s, and the Queen was consulted about all the details included in her … See more

Charles III paid tribute to his "darling Mama" in an address to the UK and Commonwealth on 9 September. On 9 September, all flags … See more

Death and announcement
The Queen died at 15:10 BST on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96. Her death certificate, … See more

Attendees
The service at Westminster Abbey was attended by 2,000 people in total, including holders of the George Cross and Victoria Cross, … See more

Accession
Upon the Queen's death her eldest child Charles, Prince of Wales, immediately acceded to the British throne as King Charles III. See more

Instructions to fly national flags at half-mast were issued in several countries. In Commonwealth realms like Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint … See more