BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth has passed away; UPDATED

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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