The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, has died.
She was 96 years old.
The Royal Family confirmed the news in a tweet early Thursday afternoon.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday with members of the Royal Family by her side, after Buckingham Palace issued a rare notice that the queen’s doctors were concerned about her health.
Here are the latest developments in our Global News live blog.
- Officials stress Calgarians must save water after Bearspaw main break sees no drop in usage
- Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
- Yukon-Alaska border rocked by 3 earthquakes in final hours of 2025
- Pimicikamak chief requests military help as power outage crisis continues
Comments