It’s official: Queen Elizabeth has died.
From the Royal Family’s official Twitter account:
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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
She was one amazing lady (terrible takes from ignorant journalists notwithstanding).
RIP Queen Elizabeth
— Evan Siegfried (@evansiegfried) September 8, 2022
God save the Queen. https://t.co/483Jy9MTcp
— John Alvarado (@johncalvarado) September 8, 2022
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. https://t.co/5njSrcAJSw
— Tim Carney (@TPCarney) September 8, 2022
Rest In Peace. An extraordinary life. Condolences, Britons, from your American cousins. https://t.co/ovmpZaTVhe
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) September 8, 2022
May her memory be, as she was in life, a blessing. https://t.co/a1CmsZMHxz
— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) September 8, 2022
Godspeed, Your Majesty. Say hello to Prince Philip for us.
Together again. pic.twitter.com/gB5kk5KjC6
— Victoria Arbiter (@victoriaarbiter) September 8, 2022
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Update:
The BBC obituary. What a life: https://t.co/F9jczIdsXG
— Peter Cook (@_Peter_Cook) September 8, 2022
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Update:
If you’re a believer in symbolism, this symbol is unmistakable:
As the Union Jack is lowered above Windsor Castle, a rainbow has appeared in the sky. pic.twitter.com/5f9yCnV58k
— Ben Goldey (@BenGoldey) September 8, 2022
Perfect.
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Update:
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
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Update:
The Bidens' statement on the death of the Queen pic.twitter.com/p5uMjq4x08
— Sam Stein (@samstein) September 8, 2022
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