London (AFP) – Flags are at half-mast on government and official buildings in central London after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96. IMAGES
Ballater (United Kingdom) (AFP) – A car carrying Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral Castle after the Palace confirms the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. IMAGES
London (AFP) – UK Prime Minister Liz Truss calls for the British people to support King Charles III as he takes on the ‘awesome responsibility’ of monarchy following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The Prime Minister ends her speech on 10 Downing Street with the words: ‘God save the King’. SOUNDBITE
London (AFP) – Images of the Union Jack at Downing Street flying at half-mast after Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died peacefully at Balmoral. IMAGES
Ballater (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie of Wessex arrive at Balmoral by car as Queen Elizabeth II’s closest family rush to Scotland after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders. Britain’s longest-serving monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand. IMAGES
London (AFP) – The BBC announces the death of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. On the throne for 70 years, for billions of people she was the one constant in a world of bewildering change, an omnipresent matriarch linking the past with the present. IMAGES
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – In his nightly address, President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, says the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is “a heavy loss for the whole of Europe and the world.”
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden and allied leaders discussed stepping up coordination Thursday on securing reliable energy supplies for Europe as the continent faces possible shortfalls in the coming winter due to the Ukraine war. Leaders of the United States, Britain, Canada, Germany, Japan and other countries “discussed Russia’s weaponization of energy and the need for further coordination to secure sustainable and affordable energy supplies for Europe,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says to reporters after the video conference.
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden has been briefed and will be updated throughout the day on the concerning news out of the United Kingdom about Queen Elizabeth’s health. “His and the first lady’s thoughts are with the queen and the family today,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters during a briefing.
Washington (AFP) – Interrupted during a White House briefing because of the death of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says, “our hearts and our thoughts go to the family members of the Queen, goes to the people of United Kingdom.”
