The new king of Britain is Charles III. Main

This afternoon, at the 97th year of life, the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II died. This happened in the castle of Balmoral, one of the royal residences in the northeast of Scotland. Earlier today, the Buckingham Palace said that the doctors recommended the queen to be under medical supervision. “New newspaper. Europe ” - about how the UK and the whole world react to the death of the monarch.

Buckingham Palace published a message about the death of Elizabeth II at 20:30 (Moscow time). At the same time, a mourning message with the text appeared on the royal family’s website: “This afternoon, the queen died peacefully in Balmoral. The king and queen-sailing will remain in Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow. ”

The place of Elizabeth II on the throne was taken by the 73-year-old Prince Charles, the eldest son of the Queen. The new king took the name Charles III, said the Prime Minister of Great Britain Liz Tracers. Speaking opposite the official residence of the British prime ministers on Dauning Street, she said that the news of the Koroleva’s death was “shock for the country and the whole world” and “devastated us all.”

Immediately after the first messages about the Korolev’s death over the Buckingham Palace, the Flag of Great Britain was launched. A 10-day mourning begins in the country. Official mourning also begins in the royal family. Elizabeth II left four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great -grandchildren.

The BBC radio interrupted broadcasting in order to announce the death of the queen. After the message at all the BBC radio stations, the British anthem played.

Prince Charles, who occupied the throne, made a statement and called today the “moment of the greatest sorrow” for him and all family members. “I know that its loss will be deeply felt by the whole country, kingdoms, community and countless people around the world,” the statement said .

People began to gather in the square in front of the Buckingham Palace. An official message about the death of the monarch was posted on the gates of the residence. “I just listened to the applause that were heard at the Buckingham Palace. It was so touching, because in the coming days we will see a lot of formalities, a lot of sadness, a lot of ceremonies. But it is precisely such small moments that will make people understand how much the queen meant for us, ”reports Sky News Mark Austin.

Operation "London bridge"

In the 1960s, the UK developed a plan for mourning events in case of the death of the monarch, called the London Bridge. The operation is designed for 10 days. According to the plan, her personal secretary should bring information about the death of the queen to the prime minister of the country, as well as to the Cabinet of Ministers and the Privy Council.

Following, within 10 minutes after the message throughout the country, flags are lowered. It is assumed that the next day in the St. James Palace and in the building of the Royal Exchange in London there will be a meeting of the Council of the throne of the throne, which will proclaim a new monarch.

On the second day after the death of the Queen’s body will be delivered to the Buckingham Palace by plane or train.

Then, on the third day after the death of Elizabeth II, King Charles III will go on a mourning tour of the British countries so that subjects can get acquainted with the new monarch.

The farewell ceremony with the Queen will begin in the Westminster Palace the sixth day after death. There, the coffin with the body of Elizabeth II will stand for three days. At this time, people will be able to say goodbye to the queen.

The tenth day will be declared national mourning. The queen's funeral will be held in Westminster Abbey. After the ceremony, another month on state buildings will hang a portrait of Elizabeth II with a mourning black ribbon, and then it will be replaced with the image of a new king.

Politicians - about the death of Elizabeth II

Boris Johnson-former British Prime Minister

“She seemed so eternal and so wonderful that, I'm afraid, we, as children, believed that she would live on and further.

Waves of sorrow roll around the world, from Balmoral, where our thoughts with the whole royal family, and go far beyond the limits of our country and the whole great community of nations, which it cherished so much and which cherished it in response. ”

Tony Blair-former British Prime Minister

“We lost not only our monarch, but also the matriarch of our nation, a figure that more than anyone else united our country, reminded us of our best qualities, personified everything that makes us proud of the fact that we are the British.

Throughout my life, the queen was her integral part. From the moment I waved my little flag as a child, watching how she was taken along Darem's streets, until the moment I was honored to be its prime minister.

She was not just respected, she was loved. They respected for such qualities as duty, decency, honesty and fidelity that she personified. And they loved for her love and affection that she gave us. ”

Justin Trudeau-Canadian Prime Minister

“Most Canadians did not know another monarch. Queen Elizabeth II was constantly present in our life. For 70 years and 23 royal trips, Queen Elizabeth II saw this country from the coast to the coast and was present on our main historical events.

She said: "It is good to be at home" when she returned to her beloved Canada. She really was at home here, and Canadians did not cease to reciprocate her.

Her Majesty vowed to devote her life to the service of the Commonwealth and his people. On behalf of all Canadians, I thank King Elizabeth II for fulfilling this vow. ”

Vladimir Putin - Russian President

“With the name of Her Majesty, the most important events of the latest history of the United Kingdom are inextricably linked. For many decades, Elizabeth II has rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of subjects, as well as authority in the world arena. I wish you courage and stamina in the face of this heavy, irreparable loss. I ask you to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to members of the royal family and the whole people of Great Britain. ”

Vladimir Zelensky - President of Ukraine

“With deep sorrow, we learned about the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the entire Ukrainian people, we express sincere condolences to members of the royal family, the entire United Kingdom and the countries of the Commonwealth in connection with this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”